The term pharming refers to hijacking a website through redirecting the DNS or changing the host file to direct traffic to a fraudulent site. It is used in online identity theft to steal information and has been used to target e-commerce and online banking websites. Pharming is a play on the word farming, as phishing is play on the word fishing.
Related Terms:
- Phishing Attacks
- Out-of-Band Authentication
- Hacking
- Two Factor Authentication Token
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
