pharming

 
Pronunciation: /ˈfɑːmɪŋ/

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the process of genetically modifying plants and animals so that they produce substances which may be used as pharmaceuticals.
  • 2the fraudulent practice of directing Internet users to a bogus website that mimics the appearance of a legitimate one, in order to obtain personal information such as passwords, account numbers, etc..

Origin:

1990s: pharming (sense 1) punningly after farming; pharming (sense 2) patterned on phishing