生活英语|password trap 密码陷阱

Password trap is a program or website that uses a legitimate-looking interface^{1 to fool users into providing their passwords.}

密码陷阱指的是借助看上去合法的界面诱骗用户提供其密码的程序或网站。

Password traps and fishing attempts are on the rise as hackers^{2 successfully impersonate trusted companies to collect personal information, such as Social Security or credit card numbers, from unsuspecting consumers.}

伴随黑客们成功地伪装成受信赖的公司从没疑心的买家那里采集到个人信息，譬如社会保险号或信用卡号码，密码陷阱和互联网诈骗行为日益增多。