Question:
What are phishing and pharming and how are they different?
Answer:
Phishing and pharming are two different ways hackers attempt to manipulate users via the Internet. Phishing involves getting a user to enter personal information via a fake website. Pharming involves modifying DNS entries, which causes users to be directed to the wrong website when they visit a certain Web address.
For detailed information on phishing and pharming, view the Sharpened Glossary definitions:
Category: Internet
Date Entered: 2005-11-04
