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Threat Modeling
Security
Thinking ahead: who might attack you and how.
Definition
Threat modeling is the process of identifying what you’re protecting, who might attack it, and what could go wrong.
In plain English
Thinking ahead: who might attack you and how.
Why this matters
Why it matters: It helps you pick the right privacy tools for your real risks, not just the most popular ones.
Example
Example: A journalist prioritizes secure messaging and device security more than a casual user.