<p><strong>verb:</strong></p><ul><li>to try to obtain financial or other confidential information from internet users, typically by sending an email that looks as if it is from a legitimate organization, usually a financial institution, but contains a link to a fake website that replicates the real one.</li></ul><p><strong>verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to make (someone) a victim in this way: If you've been phished, you should cancel your credit cards immediately.</li></ul>