smishing meaning and definition

SMISHING noun

Definition of smishing (noun)

1. A form of fraud that involves tricking the victim into downloading a Trojan horse, virus or other malware onto their mobile device via a text message.
   • "The unsuspecting user fell victim to smishing, unknowingly providing access to their private data."
   • "Beware of smishing attacks; never click on links from unfamiliar text messages."
   • "As cybersecurity threats evolve, smishing has become a popular tactic amongst cybercriminals."