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Smishing

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001120

A form of phishing that uses text messages (SMS) to trick individuals into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Attackers often impersonate legitimate organizations, such as banks or government agencies, to create a sense of urgency or trust. This social engineering tactic aims to compromise accounts or install malware.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001120
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectInternet
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001120",
  "term": "Smishing",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A form of phishing that uses text messages (SMS) to trick individuals into revealing personal information or clicking on malicious links. Attackers often impersonate legitimate organizations, such as banks or government agencies, to create a sense of urgency or trust. This social engineering tactic aims to compromise accounts or install malware.",
  "subject": "Internet",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/smishing/"
}

Record 1,229 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.