phisher

noun

Definition of phishernext
as in techie

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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. — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for phisher
  1. techie
  2. hacker
  3. technocrat
  4. gearhead
  5. technophile
Noun
  • In concluding remarks, Hao asked each panelist what inspired techies should be focusing on now.
    — John Werner, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Many were seemingly furious about San Francisco techies or the concept of polyamory.
    — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 30 Apr. 2026
Definition of techie
Noun
  • The hackers allegedly built infrastructure that could scan for vulnerable devices, compromise them and then use those devices as cover.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This violates right-to-delete laws, and worse, hackers can reverse-engineer those leftover AI files to steal sensitive health data.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of hacker
Noun
  • For Commander Brown, public safety is determined by risk that technocrats meet behind a closed door to determine.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Eight of those seats are reserved for women, religious scholars, technocrats, and overseas citizens.
    — Aqil Shah, Time, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of technocrat
Noun
  • For young gearheads, cars quickly factor into the equation, and the notion of utopia soon includes exploring those fabled peaks and valleys in one’s personal dream machine, often a Porsche 911.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
  • It’s been a few years since Brewster last watched the movie, which established the lore of the Toretto family, a crew of gearheads and street racers led by Diesel’s Dominic.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 14 May 2026
Definition of gearhead
Noun
  • Audiences and technophiles have been wowed, but film purists have howled over the trimming of more than 25 minutes of runtime, including some musical numbers.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
  • On its own, the G2 only offers enough changes to justify that technophile urge if the Conversate AI feature appeals to you.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of technophile

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“Phisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/phisher. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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