catfish (noun) [Word Notes]

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The practice of crafting a fake online persona for malicious purposes.

CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/catfish⁠

Audio reference link: netbunny, 2013. Catfish - The Movie - Ending Scene [Movie Scene]. YouTube. URL ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_NIN6zy0U