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Recent Examples of phisher
Microsoft To ensure that the TOTP is entered within the time limit (usually about 30 seconds), the phishers use bots based on Telegram or other real-time messengers that automatically enter credentials quickly.
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Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2023
Since the phishers logging in to the employee account are miles or continents away from the authenticating device, the 2FA fails.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2023
This means that a phisher online can't simply trick someone into handing over their password, or even a password plus a second-factor code, to break into a digital account.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2022
The most important defense is remaining humble and not falling into the mindset that we would never get pulled in by a phisher.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022
Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2023
Since the phishers logging in to the employee account are miles or continents away from the authenticating device, the 2FA fails.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 10 Feb. 2023
This means that a phisher online can't simply trick someone into handing over their password, or even a password plus a second-factor code, to break into a digital account.
—Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2022
The most important defense is remaining humble and not falling into the mindset that we would never get pulled in by a phisher.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 11 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phisher
Noun
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His messages online sound all too typical of the brash and bratty computer techies who seem to think insults are satisfactory entertainment for their followers.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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While those moves were lauded by the most vocal techies who backed Trump’s candidacy, over the weekend the president took it a step too far in their view.—
Ari Levy,MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Stop sending texts, the FBI told Americans in December, as Chinese hackers marauded through U.S. networks.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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For the second time in two months, a hacker has used Steam to circulate malware to unsuspecting gamers.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As a result, even formerly bloodless technocrats have found new vigor when being picked on by the Trump administration.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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It would be made up of technocrats unaffiliated to any Palestinian faction, according to the Egyptian plans shared with NPR.—
Aya Batrawy,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the gearheads, the grounds offer a three-car garage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2024
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While Steep and Cheap is usually a go-to for bargain-hunting gearheads, that’s especially true now.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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After thwarting an attack against the celebrated technophile, Franklin picks up a mysterious ring that Burrell has dropped and soon discovers the ring allows its possessor to travel 57 seconds into the past.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
22 May 2022
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People use the terms gearhead, geek, technocrat, and technophile interchangeably.—
Kim Komando,
USA TODAY,
14 Apr. 2022
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“Phisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phisher. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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