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:

• Definition of Phishing
• Definition of Pharming

Published: November 4, 2005 — by Per Christensson