phishing in Japanese

phishing in Japanese is フィッシング, フィッシング詐欺 — phishing means the practice of sending fake emails, texts or web pages that imitate a trusted organisation in order to trick people into handing over passwords, card numbers or other private information.

phishing in Japanese

フィッシング

noun

Pronounced: fisshingu

The act of circumventing security with an alias.

フィッシング詐欺

noun

Pronounced: fisshingusagi

The act of circumventing security with an alias.

What does "phishing" mean?

noun The practice of sending fake emails, texts or web pages that imitate a trusted organisation in order to trick people into handing over passwords, card numbers or other private information.
"The email claiming to be from her bank was phishing."
verb Present participle of phish: to attempt such a trick.
"Criminals are phishing for login details using fake delivery notices."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

phishing in a sentence

The email claiming to be from her bank was phishing.
Staff take an annual course on spotting phishing.
Criminals are phishing for login details using fake delivery notices.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "phishing" in Japanese?

"phishing" in Japanese is フィッシング, フィッシング詐欺. phishing means: The practice of sending fake emails, texts or web pages that imitate a trusted organisation in order to trick people into handing over passwords, card numbers or other private information.

How do you pronounce フィッシング?

"phishing" in Japanese is フィッシング, pronounced "fisshingu".

How do you use "phishing" in a sentence?

Example: "The email claiming to be from her bank was phishing." In Japanese, "phishing" is フィッシング, フィッシング詐欺.

Are there other ways to say "phishing" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "phishing": フィッシング, フィッシング詐欺.

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