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GlossaryofTerms·Glossary 395 users are able to dial directly without the use of an operator and can do it seamlessly through computer telephony systems with the automatic routing of calls. PDA Personal digital assistant. Can generally refer to mobile devices such as BlackBerries or smartphones. Pharming A variant of phishing where IP or domain spoofing is used to steal sensitive information. Phishing A form of social engineering where the user is deceived into divulging sensitive information such as user identification, password, and financial information. Comes from a phonetic play upon the word "fishing," where one baits the prey to see what bites. Piconet An ad hoc computer network device using Bluetooth technology protocols. PIE Pocket Internet Explorer. The default Web browser in Windows Mobile. PIN Personal identification number used to authenticate to a device. Pocket IE Also known as IE Mobile and Internet Explorer Mobile, it is an Internet browser designed by Microsoft Corp. for Pocket PCs and Handheld PCs that comes with Windows Mobile and Windows CE for Handheld PC.