Definitions

1. verb

to obtain (something, especially information) by deceit or trickery, especially through a computer network.

“The hackers tried to phish sensitive information from the company’s employees.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is used to deceive people into revealing confidential information, especially online.

“The email was a phish sent from a fake company to steal passwords.”

3. verb

to engage in the activity of sending fraudulent emails or messages, especially in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.

“The cybercrime group was known to phish for financial information online.”