phishing
Phishing describes fraudulent attempts to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. It is commonly used as an attributive adjective to describe emails, websites, or links designed for cybercrime.
예시
3 / 5I almost clicked on a phishing link that looked like it was from my bank.
I almost clicked on a phishing link that looked like it was from my bank.
The company has issued a warning regarding a widespread phishing campaign targeting its clients.
The company has issued a warning regarding a widespread phishing campaign targeting its clients.
Check your spam folder; there's probably a ton of phishing junk in there.
Check your spam folder; there's probably a ton of phishing junk in there.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of it as 'fishing' for 'passwords' using your 'phone' or 'PC'. The 'ph' comes from 'phone/password'.
빠른 퀴즈
The IT department warned us not to open any suspicious ______ emails that ask for login credentials.
정답!
정답은: phishing
예시
I almost clicked on a phishing link that looked like it was from my bank.
everydayI almost clicked on a phishing link that looked like it was from my bank.
The company has issued a warning regarding a widespread phishing campaign targeting its clients.
formalThe company has issued a warning regarding a widespread phishing campaign targeting its clients.
Check your spam folder; there's probably a ton of phishing junk in there.
informalCheck your spam folder; there's probably a ton of phishing junk in there.
Research suggests that phishing remains the most effective method for initial network penetration in cyber warfare.
academicResearch suggests that phishing remains the most effective method for initial network penetration in cyber warfare.
To prevent data breaches, our business policy requires annual phishing awareness training for all staff.
businessTo prevent data breaches, our business policy requires annual phishing awareness training for all staff.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
fall for a phishing scam
fall for a phishing scam
phishing attempt
phishing attempt
report a phishing email
report a phishing email
자주 혼동되는 단어
Fishing is the sport or business of catching fish in water, while phishing is a cybercrime.
Spoofing refers to disguising a communication's origin, whereas phishing is the broader attempt to steal data using such disguises.
사용 참고사항
The word is almost always used in the context of IT security. While it functions as a noun (the act), it is frequently used as an adjective to modify nouns like 'email', 'scam', or 'link'.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often mistakenly spell it as 'fishing' because the pronunciation is identical. Remember that in the context of the internet, it starts with 'ph'.
암기 팁
Think of it as 'fishing' for 'passwords' using your 'phone' or 'PC'. The 'ph' comes from 'phone/password'.
어원
Coined in the mid-1990s as a variant of 'fishing', influenced by the word 'phreaking' (a term for hacking telecommunication systems).
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
Phishing is a global digital threat that has led many banks and services to include 'We will never ask for your password' disclaimers in their official communications.
빠른 퀴즈
The IT department warned us not to open any suspicious ______ emails that ask for login credentials.
정답!
정답은: phishing
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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