Phenix, VA. Phenix is located close to the center of Virginia. Phenix is part of Charlotte County. Phenix has 1.15 square miles of land area and has no water area. As of 2010-2014, the total Phenix population is 275, which has grown 37.50% since 2000.
Phishing, also referred to as brand spoofing or carding, is a variation on fishing, the idea being that bait is thrown out with the hopes that while most will ignore the bait, some will be tempted into biting. Other forms: phish (v.). PREVIOUSphase change memory.
DEFINITION of 'Phishing'. A method of identity theft carried out through the creation of a website that seems to represent a legitimate company. The visitors to the site, thinking they are buying something from a real business, submit their personal information to the site. The criminals then use the personal information for their own purposes, or sell the information to other criminal parties.