1. attempts to obtain sensitive information (such as passwords or credit card details) by sending deceptive emails or messages that appear to come from a trusted source
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'phish'; computing/cybersecurity term; informal

Examples

• The scammer phishes for bank account information by sending fake emails.
• She phishes unsuspecting users with messages that look like they're from their bank.
• Criminals phishes thousands of people every day using fraudulent websites.
• The email phishes for login credentials by pretending to be from the company's IT department.
• He phishes victims by creating fake social media accounts.
• The website phishes personal data from visitors who think they're on a legitimate site.