🚪
Backdoor
Threats
A hidden way to access a system.
trojan
malware
endpoint security
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
23 terms
🗄️
Backup
Security
A saved copy of data you can restore later.
data retention
encryption
ransomware
🧾
Backup Codes
Authentication
One-time codes you save to get into your account if you lose your phone.
two factor authentication
multi factor authentication
account recovery
💾
Backups
Data Management
Extra copies of important data so you can recover after problems.
data encryption at rest
ransomware
disaster recovery
🎫
Bearer Token
Session Management
A token that grants access to whoever has it.
access token
jwt
authorization
🧠
Behavioral Advertising
Advertising
Ads based on what you do online.
behavioral profiling
tracking
real time bidding
🧬
Behavioral Profiling
Advertising
Building a profile about you from your actions.
behavioral advertising
data aggregation
data broker
👣
Behavioral Tracking
Tracking
Watching what you click, watch, and do online.
tracking
fingerprinting
ad tracking
🧬
Biometric Authentication
Authentication
Unlocking with your face, fingerprint, or similar.
multi factor authentication
secure enclave
app permissions
🧬
Biometric Data
Privacy
Data from your body, like face, fingerprint, or voice.
biometric authentication
mass surveillance
data minimization
👁️
Biometric Surveillance
Privacy
Tracking people using body traits like faces or fingerprints.
biometric data
mass surveillance
consent
⛓️
Blockchain
Security
A shared ledger that many computers agree on.
cryptography
smart contract
web3
🛑
Blocklist
Security
A list of things to block (domains, IPs, apps).
phishing
malware
bot detection
🕸️
Bot Detection
Security
Finding and blocking automated traffic.
captcha
rate limiting
credential stuffing
🧟
Botnet
Threats
A group of infected devices controlled by an attacker.
malware
bot detection
credential stuffing
📣
Breach Notification
Law
Telling people and authorities when a serious data breach happens.
data breach
incident response
gdpr
🧩
Browser Extension
Privacy
An add‑on that changes what your browser can do.
fingerprinting
tracking
privacy settings
🧠
Browser Fingerprinting
Tracking
Identifying you from your browser’s unique features.
fingerprinting
device fingerprint
tracking
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Browser Isolation
Security
Keeping web pages in a separate, safer space.
sandboxing
hardened browser
phishing
🔨
Brute‑Force Attack
Threats
Trying many passwords until one works.
strong password
password manager
account takeover
🏅
Bug Bounty
Security
A reward program for reporting security bugs.
responsible disclosure
security audit
exploit
📌
Business Continuity
Data Management
Planning how to keep important services running during disruptions.
disaster recovery
incident response
information governance
📱
BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)
Security
Using your personal phone or laptop for work or school.
shadow it
endpoint security
information security