what is the meaning of Phishing on Computer?

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what is the meaning of Phishing on Computer?

2007-06-11 21:57:41 · 3 answers · asked by ? 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security

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Hope this site helps. Don't be a victim.

2007-06-11 22:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Liza 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Phishing is emails or websites that try to fool you into giving them personal data like usernames, passwords accont numbers.... Often they will be setup to look like official banking or ebay sites. Read http://www.mike-carson.co.uk/Security.htm and in particular take a look at the fake HSBC page.

2007-06-11 22:03:19 · answer #2 · answered by Mike C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=define%3A+phishing

Hope this helps!

2007-06-11 22:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by p37ry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋