pharming

Definitions


[ˈfɑːmɪŋ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals

- the fraudulent practice of directing internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc.


Phrases:

Origin:
1990s: pharming punningly after farming; pharming patterned on phishing




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