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Algorithm
An algorithm is a set of rules or calculations used by search engines to rank web pages in search results. Algorithms determine the relevance and importance of web content. Learn more.
Anonymity
Anonymity is the state of being anonymous, or the condition of one’s identity being unknown. It’s crucial for online privacy. More on anonymity.
API (Application Programming Interface)
An API is a set of tools and protocols for building software and applications, often used to facilitate data exchange between different systems. Understanding APIs.
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Backlinks
Backlinks are links from one website to another. They are important for SEO as they signal to search engines that your content is valuable. Importance of backlinks.
Browser Fingerprinting
Browser fingerprinting is a technique used to collect information about a computer’s browsing habits to identify individual users. More about browser fingerprinting (https://www.privacytools.io/browser-fingerprinting/).
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Content Management System (CMS)
A CMS is a software application used to create, manage, and modify digital content. Examples include WordPress and Joomla. What is a CMS? (https://www.wpbeginner.com/glossary/content-management-system-cms/).
Cookies
Cookies are small data files stored on your computer by websites you visit, used to track your activity and preferences. Understanding cookies.
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Data Breach
A data breach is an incident where sensitive, protected, or confidential data is accessed or disclosed without authorization. More on data breaches.
Digital Footprint
A digital footprint is the trail of data you create while using the internet. This includes websites you visit, emails you send, and information you submit online. Understanding your digital footprint.
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Encryption
Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access. Learn more about encryption.
Ethical Hacking
Ethical hacking involves probing and testing systems to find and fix security vulnerabilities. Ethical hackers aim to improve security. More on ethical hacking.
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Firewall
A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules. Understanding firewalls.
Fake Reviews
Fake reviews are fictitious reviews created to manipulate consumer perception of a product or service. More about fake reviews.
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GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
The GDPR is a legal framework that sets guidelines for the collection and processing of personal information from individuals who live in the European Union (EU). GDPR explained.
Geolocation
Geolocation is the identification of the geographic location of a user or computing device via various data collection mechanisms. More about geolocation.
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Hacking
Hacking is the unauthorized access to or manipulation of computer systems, networks, or data. Understanding hacking.
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure)
HTTPS is an extension of HTTP and uses encryption to secure data between the user’s browser and the server. More about HTTPS.
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Identity Theft
Identity theft is the deliberate use of someone else’s identity, usually as a method to gain financial advantage or obtain credit. More on identity theft.
IP Address (Internet Protocol Address)
An IP address is a unique string of numbers separated by periods that identifies each computer using the Internet Protocol to communicate over a network. Understanding IP addresses.
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Junk Mail
Junk mail, also known as spam, is unsolicited email, usually of a commercial nature, sent out in bulk. More about junk mail.
JavaScript
JavaScript is a programming language commonly used to create interactive effects within web browsers. More on JavaScript.
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Keylogger
A keylogger is a type of surveillance technology used to monitor and record each keystroke typed on a specific computer’s keyboard. Understanding keyloggers.
Keyword
A keyword is a word or phrase that signifies the main topics or themes of a webpage. Keywords are used in SEO to improve a website’s search engine rankings. More on keywords.
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Link Building
Link building is the process of acquiring hyperlinks from other websites to your own to improve your site’s search engine ranking. Learn about link building.
LSI Keywords (Latent Semantic Indexing)
LSI keywords are terms and phrases that are semantically related to the main keyword. They help search engines understand the context of a webpage. More on LSI keywords.
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Malware
Malware, short for malicious software, is any software intentionally designed to cause damage to a computer, server, client, or computer network. Understanding malware.
Meta Tags
Meta tags are snippets of text that describe a page’s content; the meta tags don’t appear on the page itself but only in the page’s source code. More about meta tags.
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Network Security
Network security consists of policies and practices adopted to prevent and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and network-accessible resources. Learn about network security.
Non-repudiation
Non-repudiation is the assurance that someone cannot deny the validity of something, ensuring the authenticity of the signature and integrity of the document. More on non-repudiation.
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Online Reputation
Online reputation refers to the perception of a company, individual, or product on the internet. It’s shaped by reviews, comments, and other online content. Understanding online reputation.
Open Source
Open source refers to software with source code that anyone can inspect, modify, and enhance. More about open source.
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Phishing
Phishing is a type of online scam where criminals send an email that appears to be from a legitimate company and ask you to provide sensitive information. More on phishing.
Privacy Policy
A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses how a company collects, uses, and manages a customer’s data. Learn about privacy policies.
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QR Code
A QR code (Quick Response code) is a type of matrix barcode that contains information about the item to which it is attached. More on QR codes.
Quantum Cryptography
Quantum cryptography is a method of secure communication that uses principles of quantum mechanics. Understanding quantum cryptography.
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Ransomware
Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Learn about ransomware.
Retargeting
Retargeting is a form of online advertising that targets users who have previously visited your website. More on retargeting.
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SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
SEO is the practice of increasing the quantity and quality of traffic to your website through organic search engine results. More about SEO.
Social Engineering
Social engineering is a tactic that adversaries use to trick you into revealing sensitive information. Understanding social engineering.
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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
2FA is an extra layer of security used to ensure that people trying to gain access to an online account are who they say they are. Learn about 2FA.
TOR (The Onion Router)
TOR is free and open-source software for enabling anonymous communication. More about TOR.
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL is the address of a web page on the internet. Understanding URLs.
User Experience (UX)
UX refers to a person’s emotions and attitudes about using a particular product, system, or service. More on UX.
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VPN (Virtual Private Network)
A VPN extends a private network across a public network, enabling users to send and receive data across shared or public networks. More about VPNs.
Virus
A virus is a type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself into other computer programs. Understanding viruses.
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Whitelisting
Whitelisting is the practice of allowing identified and approved entities access to a particular privilege, service, or recognition. More on whitelisting.
Worm
A worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. Learn about worms.
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XML (eXtensible Markup Language)
XML is a markup language that defines a set of rules for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. More about XML.
XSS (Cross-Site Scripting)
XSS is a type of security vulnerability typically found in web applications that allow attackers to inject client-side scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Understanding XSS.
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Yara Rules
Yara rules are used to identify and classify malware samples based on textual or binary patterns. Learn about Yara rules.
Yield
In cybersecurity, yield can refer to the effectiveness or the amount of valuable information obtained through an attack or exploit. More on yield in cybersecurity.
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Zero-Day
A zero-day vulnerability is a software flaw that is unknown to the vendor and has no patch available, making it susceptible to exploitation. Understanding zero-day.
Zombie
In computing, a zombie is a compromised computer that is used to perform malicious tasks under remote direction. More about zombies.