# smishing

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A type of identity theft committed by means of a malicious link that is contained within a text message.

## Etymology
Blend of SMS + phishing.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/smishing