can anyone please explain to me the meaning of phishing found on the computer serves for something.
2007-07-16 21:43:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
but what do i do when clicking on it
2007-07-18 03:15:55 · update #1
It is the act of trying to get your personal information by pretending to be a legitimate company. They usually ask for your passwords and credit card information. Here are a couple of explanations:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phishing
http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/P/phishing.html
2007-07-16 21:52:04 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phishing involves hacking of computer programs & stealing your confidential info.
2007-07-17 05:00:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to a clandestine, fake, illegitimate or bogus web site used to impersonate an actual genuine one with the purpose of obtaining some advantage, i.e., financial benefit, information, personal account details, etc.
2007-07-17 04:50:39 · answer #3 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means impersonating a legitimate website (usually thru email) with other malicious purpose, such as getting your personal information or account numbers.
2007-07-17 04:46:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ric S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is the other terms for hacking
2007-07-20 16:04:17 · answer #5 · answered by robert m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋