smishing
Texted phishing attempt
Smishing is phishing conducted through text messages rather than email—the word blends SMS and phishing.
Scammers send texts impersonating banks, delivery services, or government agencies, hoping recipients will click malicious links or reveal personal information: I almost fell for a smishing text that looked like it came from my bank.
Voice-based identity theft
- pretextingDeceptive identity manipulation
- baitingDeliberately trying to provoke
- impersonationPretending to be another
- whalingHunting large sea mammals
Brief electronic communication
- MMSMobile multimedia protocol
- iMessageApple's native texting platform
- WhatsAppMobile messaging platform
- mobile numberPhone contact for wireless device
shortcode · notification · alert · two-factor · verification code · OTP
One harmed by another
- recipientOne who receives something
- customerBuyer of goods
- account holderOne with bank access
- taxpayerOne who owes government duties
Communication needing quick response
- account suspendedAccess denied by platform
- package deliveryTransporting parcels to destinations
- bank fraudDeception targeting financial institutions
- IRS scamFraudulent revenue agency impersonation
tech support · password reset · suspicious activity · limited time · act now
Software blocking unwanted email
- two-factor authenticationIdentity confirmation requiring two proofs
- call backContact someone again
- cybersecurity trainingEducation in digital protection
vishing
Voice-based identity theft
- pretextingDeceptive identity manipulation
- baitingDeliberately trying to provoke
- impersonationPretending to be another
text message
Brief electronic communication
- MMSMobile multimedia protocol
- iMessageApple's native texting platform
- WhatsAppMobile messaging platform
mobile number · shortcode · notification · alert · two-factor · verification code · OTP
victim
One harmed by another
- recipientOne who receives something
- customerBuyer of goods
- account holderOne with bank access
taxpayer · employee · elderly · vulnerable · contact list
urgent message
Communication needing quick response
- account suspendedAccess denied by platform
- package deliveryTransporting parcels to destinations
- bank fraudDeception targeting financial institutions
IRS scam · tech support · password reset · suspicious activity · limited time · act now
spam filter
Software blocking unwanted email
- two-factor authenticationIdentity confirmation requiring two proofs
- call backContact someone again
- cybersecurity trainingEducation in digital protection
- fraudscam, fraud, swindle, con, deceive
- cyber threatsmalware, hacking, virus, ransomware, data breach
- cyberattacksmalware, ransomware, hack, virus, cyberattack
- cybercrimehacking, malware, ransomware, data breach, identity theft
- cybercrimeshacking, malware, ransomware, data breach, identity theft
- cyberscamsscam emails, online scams, scams, vishing, whaling
smishingphishing
Fraudulent credential harvesting
vishing · email scam · spear phishing · whaling · mail fraud