The term 'phishing' is said to have been coined by the well known spammer and hacker in the mid-90s, Khan C Smith. The first recorded mention of the term is found in the hacking tool AOHell (according to its creator), which included a function for attempting to steal the passwords or financial details of America Online users.
Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (indirectly money) often
Phishing is the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (indirectly money) often