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SMS phishing

Index SMS phishing

In computing, SMS phishing or smishing is a form of criminal activity using social engineering techniques. [1]

6 relations: Email, Phishing, Smartphone, SMS, Social engineering (security), Threat (computer).

Email

Electronic mail (email or e-mail) is a method of exchanging messages ("mail") between people using electronic devices.

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Phishing

Phishing is the fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and money), often for malicious reasons, by disguising as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication.

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Smartphone

A smartphone is a handheld personal computer with a mobile operating system and an integrated mobile broadband cellular network connection for voice, SMS, and Internet data communication; most, if not all, smartphones also support Wi-Fi.

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SMS

SMS (short message service) is a text messaging service component of most telephone, internet, and mobile-device systems.

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Social engineering (security)

Social engineering, in the context of information security, refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information.

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Threat (computer)

In computer security, a threat is a possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability to breach security and therefore cause possible harm.

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Redirects here:

SMiShing, Smishing, Smshing.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SMS_phishing

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