SMS phishing

In computing, SMS phishing[1] or smishing[2] is a form of criminal[3][4][5] activity using social engineering techniques. Phishing is the act of attempting to acquire personal information such as passwords and details by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. Short Message Service (SMS) is the technology used for text messages on cell phones.[6]

SMS phishing uses cell phone text messages to deliver the bait to induce people to divulge their personal information.

On March 9, 2012, Walmart issued a fraud alert regarding a large number of scam texts that offered a nonexistent $1000 gift card as bait.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Phishing, Smishing, and Vishing: What’s the Difference? August 1, 2008
  2. ↑ Vishing and smishing: The rise of social engineering fraud, BBC, Marie Keyworth, 2016-01-01
  3. ↑ Protect Yourself from “SMiShing”, Robert Siciliano, Feb 22, 2012
  4. ↑ "SMiShing", The free dictionary by Farlex
  5. ↑ SMiShing, Forrest Stroud
  6. ↑ SMS phishing article at ConsumerAffairs.com
  7. ↑ Fraud Alert
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