SMS phishing, or smishing, is a phishing technique that uses text messages to deceive victims and steal their money or personal information. Smishing attacks are becoming increasingly common, as they exploit the trust users place in SMS communication and the urgency of mobile alerts.


Smishing is a highly effective phishing method because users tend to trust text messages and are less cautious than they might be with email. Phishers exploit this trust, using urgency and familiarity to deceive victims and steal sensitive information or money through malicious links and fake websites.