phishing request
[/ˈfɪʃɪŋ rɪˈkwɛst/]
nounpl: phishing requests
solicitação de phishing
1. A deceptive communication (typically via email, message, or fake website) that fraudulently solicits sensitive personal or financial information from a user by impersonating a legitimate organization or trusted entity
The employee received a phishing request asking for her login credentials, but she recognized it as a scam and reported it to IT security.
A funcionária recebeu uma solicitação de phishing pedindo suas credenciais de login, mas reconheceu como fraude e reportou ao departamento de segurança da TI.
2. A fraudulent attempt to obtain confidential information such as passwords, account numbers, or social security numbers through deceptive means
The bank warned customers about a phishing request circulating online that mimicked their official website.
O banco alertou os clientes sobre uma solicitação de phishing circulando online que imitava seu site oficial.
Phishing requests have become increasingly prevalent in both Brazilian and American digital culture as cybersecurity threats. In Brazil, awareness campaigns by FEBRABAN (Brazilian Federation of Banks) and government agencies emphasize recognizing phishing requests. In the USA, organizations conduct regular phishing simulations to train employees. The term has become part of standard cybersecurity vocabulary in corporate environments in both countries, with significant emphasis on employee training and awareness.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fall for a phishing request
spot a phishing request
report a phishing request
phishing request red flags
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