Glossary Terms

A program that accepts user commands and runs them on the system.

Communication protected by encryption so its content is not easily readable in transit.

Turning data into a form that cannot be understood without the right key.

Encryption that is practically unbreakable with available means when used correctly.

An attack where someone tries to move your phone number to a SIM card they control.

The encryption algorithm used in the Clipper Chip proposal.

An invisible or tiny element in a page or email that reports that the content was loaded.

Trying common words, known passwords, and previously leaked combinations instead of guessing everything randomly.

Manipulating people so they take an action that helps the attacker.

An app that securely stores passwords and helps create a different strong password for every account.