> Smishing: A social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cy

> Smishing: A social engineering attack using fake text messages to trick people into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information, or sending money to cybercriminals. "Smishing" combines "SMS"—or "short message service," and "phishing." "Phishing" generally pertains to attacks on the internet, email, or websites.