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/ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/
noun
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Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
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Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
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private information, confidential data, user data
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anonymized data, public information, non-identifiable data
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/ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ɪ.ti/
noun
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The condition of being anonymous, keeping personal identity hidden
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Online anonymity helps protect users' privacy.
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privacy, incognito, confidentiality
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identification, public exposure, recognition
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/ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/
noun
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Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
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A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
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cyberattack, information leak, security violation
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data protection, secure storage, cybersecurity
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/ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/
noun
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Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
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The company detected an intrusion in its server.
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trespassing, unauthorized access, violation
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protection, security, compliance
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/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/
noun
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Deceptive technique for stealing personal information unauthorized
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Phishing emails trick users into revealing passwords.
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online fraud, identity theft, deception
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security awareness, cyber protection, authentication
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/ɪmˌpɜː.səˈneɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Fraudulently acting as someone else by copying their identity
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Criminals use impersonation to gain access to bank accounts.
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identity fraud, mimicry, deception
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authenticity, originality, genuine representation
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/fəˈrɛns.ɪk/
adjective/noun
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Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
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Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
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investigative, analytical, legal examination
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non-scientific, unverified, unofficial
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/ˌɒb.fʌsˈkeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Deliberately making information or code unclear to make it difficult to understand
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Code obfuscation is used to protect software from hackers.
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concealment, encryption, confusion
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clarity, transparency, simplicity
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/krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/
noun
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The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
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Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
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encryption, data security, encoding
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decryption, plaintext, unprotected data
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/ˈsaɪ.fər/
noun
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A secret code or algorithm used to encrypt information
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The message was encoded using a cipher .
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code, encryption, encipherment
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plaintext, deciphered text, readable format
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/dɪˈkrɪp.ʃən/
noun
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The process of converting encrypted information back to its original form
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Decryption of sensitive files requires a secure key.
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decoding, interpretation, decrypting
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encryption, scrambling, encoding
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/sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/
noun
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Close observation or monitoring of a person or system
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The government uses surveillance to track cyber threats.
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monitoring, observation, supervision
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privacy, neglect, inattention
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/ˈskruː.tɪ.ni/
noun
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Detailed examination or critical observation of something specific
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Financial records undergo strict scrutiny during audits.
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examination, inspection, analysis
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neglect, superficiality, overlooking
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/ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/
noun
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Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
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Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting .
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authorization, safe-listing, permission
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blacklisting, restriction, blocking
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/rɪˈdʌn.dən.si/
noun
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Extra or alternative components added to a system to prevent failure
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Cloud storage ensures redundancy to prevent data loss.
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duplication, excess, backup
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scarcity, insufficiency, essentiality
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/ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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The process of reducing the severity or impact of damage or risk
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Disaster mitigation strategies help prevent severe damage.
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reduction, alleviation, minimization
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aggravation, exacerbation, intensification
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/ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun
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The possibility of being easily harmed or put at risk
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Cybersecurity audits help identify system vulnerabilities.
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weakness, exposure, susceptibility
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strength, resilience, protection
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/ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/
noun/verb
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Unauthorized alteration or interference with something without permission
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Evidence tampering can lead to serious legal consequences.
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alteration, manipulation, interference
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preservation, protection, safeguarding
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