Smishing is a form of cyber attack that uses text messages or SMS (Short Message Service) to trick individuals into revealing personal information or performing actions that can compromise their security. This term is a combination of the words “SMS” and “phishing,” as it follows a similar tactic of impersonating a legitimate source to deceive and manipulate unsuspecting victims. Smishing messages often contain urgent or alarming requests, such as claiming to be from a bank or government agency, in order to create a sense of urgency and pressure the recipient into responding. It is important to be cautious of smishing attempts and never provide sensitive information or click on links in suspicious messages.