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Eavesdropping

What is Eavesdropping?   Merriam-Webster dictionary defines eavesdropping as the act of secretly listening to something private. In computer security, eavesdropping refers to the interception

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Encryption

What is Encryption? Encryption is a security control that alters information from a readable to random format to prevent unauthorized access. Encryption mechanisms convert a

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Espionage

What is Espionage? Merriam-Webster defines espionage as “the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities, especially for a

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