Definition

A person who tries to trick others into giving away personal information, like passwords or credit card numbers, usually through fake emails or websites.

Example

The phisher sent an email that looked like it was from a bank to steal people's information.

Conversation

Did you hear about that phisher who tried to scam people last week?

Yeah, it’s crazy how sneaky they can be.

I can't believe some people fall for those tricks from a phisher.

I know, right? Everyone needs to be more careful online.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Phisher is derived from 'phish' (a variant of 'fish', used in the context of tricking or deceiving someone) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). The term refers to a person who tricks or deceives others, particularly in online contexts, often to steal sensitive information.

Memory Tip

Think of someone 'fishing' for information — that's what a phisher does, they are a person ('-er') who tricks others ('phish') to catch sensitive data.

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