Archive of Fake Words

Phisherman's Friend

Monday 19th June 2023

[ /ˈfɪʃərmənz ˈfrɛnd/ ]


cybersecurity term

A tool or program used by cybersecurity analysts to simulate phishing attacks on a company's employees in order to test their level of awareness and susceptibility to phishing emails. The name is a play on the cough drop brand "Fisherman's Friend," as the tool is designed to help employees "catch" potential phishing scams.