Pharming

A web page created to deceive visitors into believing that it's another company's web page. For example, a user may create a web page that appears to be for a specific bank, requesting a username and password for login. However, if information is entered into this page, is captured by the person who created it. Consequently, they may use this info on an actual bank site, gaining access to a person's bank account.

These pages are often links in spam phishing e-mails and get users to visit them by indicating your account has expired, you owe money, your account is compromised, or something needs updated. See the phishing definition for additional information about phishing and how to protect yourself from phishing and pharming.

DNS hijacking, Internet terms, Phishing, Security terms