What is phishing?

Pitching:1:throw or toss with a light motion; 2:move abruptly; 3:(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team; 4:sell or offer for sale from place to place; 5:set the level or character of; 6:fall or plunge forward; 7:abrupt up-and-down motion (as caused by a ship or other conveyance); 8:set to a certain pitch; 9:heel over; 10:be at an angle; 11:erect and fasten; 12:throw or hurl from the mound to the batter, as in baseball; 13:hit (a golf ball) in a high arc with a backspin.

Answered - 276 days ago at 10:27am on May 12 2011

Phishing is sending an e-mail claiming to be legitimate in an attempt to get private info that will be used for identity theft.

Answered by Virgie Veda T. - 1026 days ago at 8:17pm on Apr 22 2009

PHISHING: luring Internet users to a fake Web site by using authentic-looking email with real logos in attempt to steal passwords.

Answered by Jack J. - 1081 days ago at 4:57am on Feb 27 2009

Practice of luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake web site with the intent to steal passwords, financial or personal info.

Answered by Joanna L. - 1110 days ago at 4:35pm on Jan 28 2009

It is luring unsuspecting Internet users to a fake Web site by using authentic-looking email with the real organization's logo.

Answered by Megan S. - 1147 days ago at 12:11pm on Dec 22 2008