"Phishing" scams emerge n the early 2000s as ecommerce grows. The scams attempt to acquire sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card details, by masquerading as an apparent trustworthy email, instant message, or web page. The scams become so pervasive that U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy introduces the Anti-Phishing Act of 2005 on March 1, 2005.
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