Joustingdude's definitions

Vishing

A method of phishing using a voicemail system in an effort to illegally obtain personal information about the recipient.

Just checked my voicemail and I got my first vishing message, yeah like I'm gonna call you back with my credit card number... I'll get right on that.

by Joustingdude May 19, 2009

Smish

A text message based (SMS) phishing attempt that appears to be legitimate but is intended to trick the recipient into divulging personal information.

This text must be a smish because Citibank never texts.

by Joustingdude May 19, 2009