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Containerization
Security
Putting an app in its own “box” so it’s easier to run safely.
sandboxing
cloud security
patch
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
411 terms
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Content Security Policy (CSP)
Web Security
A browser rule that limits what a web page can load and run.
xss
mixed content
browser extension
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Contextual Integrity
Privacy
Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.
contextual privacy
data ethics
consent
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Contextual Privacy
Privacy
Privacy depends on the situation and expectations.
privacy settings
consent
data minimization
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Cookie
Tracking
A small file a website stores in your browser.
third party cookies
cookie consent
first party tracking
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Cookie Banner
Consent
The pop‑up that asks about cookies.
cookie consent
consent fatigue
dark patterns
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Cookie Consent
Consent
Your choice about cookies and tracking on a site.
cookie banner
consent
user consent
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Cookie Partitioning
Tracking
Storing third‑party cookies separately per site, so they can’t track you as easily.
third party cookies
first party isolation
tracking
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Cookie Syncing
Tracking
When trackers share IDs so they can recognize you together.
third party cookies
real time bidding
tracking
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Cookies
Tracking
It's like a sticky note a website leaves on your browser to remember you next time.
fingerprinting
third party cookies
privacy policy
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COPPA
Privacy
A US law about children’s online privacy.
user consent
privacy notice
app permissions
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CORS
Web Security
A browser safety rule about which websites can call an API.
api key
access control
csrf
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Credential Stuffing
Threats
Trying leaked passwords on other sites.
password reuse
password leak
account takeover
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CRL (Certificate Revocation List)
Encryption
A list of certificates that should no longer be trusted.
certificate revocation
pki
certificate authority
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Cross‑Device Tracking
Tracking
Linking your phone, laptop, and tablet together.
tracking
advertising id
fingerprinting
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Cross‑Site Tracking
Tracking
Tracking you across different websites.
tracking
third party cookies
cookie syncing
👛
Crypto Wallet
Security
A tool that stores and uses keys to control crypto assets.
seed phrase
private key
public key
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Cryptography
Encryption
The science of protecting information with math.
encryption
hashing
tls
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CSRF (Cross‑Site Request Forgery)
Web Security
Tricking your browser into doing something while you’re logged in.
session management
security headers
web application firewall
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Cyber Hygiene
Security
Basic habits that keep your accounts and devices safer.
strong password
multi factor authentication
patch
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Dark Pattern
Ui/Ux
It’s like a website hiding the cancel button so you don’t leave.
consent
privacy policy
tracking
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Dark Patterns
Privacy
Design tricks that push you to say “yes”.
consent
consent fatigue
opt out
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Dark Web
Threats
Parts of the internet that are hidden and harder to access.
tor network
data breach
password leak
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Data Accuracy
Data Management
Keeping personal data correct and up to date.
data quality
data subject
data controller