⌨️
Keylogger
Threats
Spyware that records what you type.
spyware
phishing
malware
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
411 terms
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⛔
Kill Switch
Network Privacy
Stops internet if the VPN disconnects.
vpn
vpn tunnel
dns leak
🎭
l‑Diversity
Anonymization
Making sure each group has varied sensitive values.
k anonymity
anonymization
de anonymization
⚖️
Lawful Basis
Law
A legal reason to use personal data.
consent
data controller
gdpr
🎚️
Least Privilege
Security
Give only the access that’s truly needed.
access control
rbac
app permissions
🇧🇷
LGPD
Privacy
Brazil’s main data protection law.
gdpr
lawful basis
dsar
🔗
Link Tracking
Tracking
Tracking what you click by changing or tagging links.
utm parameters
tracking pixel
analytics
🧷
Linkability
Privacy
How easy it is to connect your activities together.
unlinkability
tracking
device fingerprint
🗄️
Local Storage
Web Security
Browser storage that can keep data even after you close the tab.
cookie
tracking
storage partitioning
📍
Location Data
Privacy
Information about where you are or where you’ve been.
gps
location tracking
geofencing
📍
Location Tracking
Tracking
Collecting where you are (and where you’ve been).
tracking
gps
geofencing
🧾
Logging
Data Management
Saving records about what a system did.
audit log
monitoring
data minimization
🦠
Malware
Threats
Harmful software that steals or damages.
spyware
trojan
ransomware
🕵️
Man‑in‑the‑Middle Attack
Threats
Someone secretly sits between you and the service.
tls
https
certificate authority
👁️
Mass Surveillance
Privacy
Large-scale monitoring of many people’s communications or activity.
metadata
patriot act
fisa
🧾
Metadata
Data Management
Data about data (like time, device, and sender).
tracking pixel
ip address
data minimization
🔎
Metasearch Engine
Privacy
A search tool that pulls results from other search engines.
search engine
analytics
tracking
😵
MFA Fatigue
Authentication
A scam where attackers spam approval prompts until you tap “Yes.”
multi factor authentication
push notification mfa
social engineering
🎙️
Microphone Access
Privacy
When an app can listen and record audio.
app permissions
mobile permissions
voice assistant
⚠️
Misconfiguration
Security
Security settings set up the wrong way.
data leak
secure storage
cloud encryption
🧩
Mixed Content
Web Security
A secure page loading insecure resources.
https
tls
security headers
📱
Mobile Permissions
Privacy
Permission controls on your phone.
app permissions
location tracking
microphone
📱
Mobile Privacy
Privacy
Protecting your privacy on your phone.
mobile permissions
location data
advertising id
👀
Monitoring
Data Management
Watching systems to catch problems or attacks early.
logging
siem
incident response