Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

smishing

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: smish-ing
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of identity theft committed by means of a malicious link that is contained within a text message.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The FBI warns a threat moving across America “from state to state" targets citizens via malicious SMS (smishing) texts, teling^([sic]) iPhone, Android users to “delete any smishing texts received.”"
"With smishing scams evolving and spreading at an alarming rate, authorities continue to emphasize vigilance."

Etymology

Blend of SMS + phishing.

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

vishing

Questions

What does smishing mean?: A type of identity theft committed by means of a malicious link that is contained within a text message.
Where does smishing come from?: Blend of SMS + phishing.

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