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Phishing

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-003747

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. This often involves deceptive emails or websites that mimic legitimate organizations. Phishing attacks are a form of cybercrime and can lead to identity theft or financial loss.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-003747
FieldLaw
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003747",
  "term": "Phishing",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information, such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details, by disguising oneself as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. This often involves deceptive emails or websites that mimic legitimate organizations. Phishing attacks are a form of cybercrime and can lead to identity theft or financial loss.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/phishing/"
}

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