1. a person who engages in phishing, especially by creating fake websites or emails to steal personal or financial information
Usage: informal; cybersecurity context; often used in security discussions and news
2. a person who uses biological organisms or genetic engineering to produce pharmaceuticals or other valuable compounds
Usage: technical; biotechnology context; less common than the phishing sense

Examples

• The pharmer sent thousands of fraudulent emails designed to look like they came from a major bank.
• Cybersecurity experts warned users to be cautious of pharmer schemes targeting online shoppers.
• A pharmer created a fake login page to harvest usernames and passwords from unsuspecting victims.
• Researchers are exploring how to use organisms as pharmers to produce insulin and other life-saving drugs.
• The company invested in pharmer technology to manufacture vaccines more efficiently.