In computing, phishing is a criminal activity using social engineering techniques. Phishers attempt to fraudulently acquire sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.
by Goku262002 May 17, 2007
to get sensitive information, such as a password or code stolen. Which leads to hacking an account of some sort.
when you get phished you have been hacked by someone who has gotten your password or code. Such as on e-mail, myspace, facebook, etc...
by Sroklah Fidry July 3, 2007
Stefan:DAMMIT!!
Mackenzie:what happened?
Stefan:my myspace just got Phished! and now i can't see the code!!!
Mackenzie:what happened?
Stefan:my myspace just got Phished! and now i can't see the code!!!
by HANNAHSTARR July 3, 2007
Tricking an internet user into giving you his/her login name and password. Could also be used to get credit card information. Usualy an act of a lamer on AOL.
by gridlock January 27, 2004
a. Pure Musical Bliss
b. The perfect mixture of light, sound and style.
c. Four phunky white boys who know where it's at.
d. The most fun you can ever have.
b. The perfect mixture of light, sound and style.
c. Four phunky white boys who know where it's at.
d. The most fun you can ever have.
by mbk November 20, 2004
Real Rock N Roll, not a tatoo and piercing teenage angst band, the real deal, they play instruments, and their concerts are filled with love, not broken bones from the mosh pit. Phish is ROCK N ROLL
by Anonymous August 8, 2003
Scamming method used to ellicit information from "uninformed" computer users through impersonation of trusted sources.
Joe got an e-mail from eBay saying he needed to enter his username and password at the link provided to verify his account information. It later turns out he was a victim of phishing.
by Easy_Target February 20, 2005