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  • single sign-on (SSO) (noun)

    October 27, 2026 · 8 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A session and user authentication Zero Trust tactic that allows a user to access multiple applications with one set of login credentials. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecy…

  • two-factor authentication (noun)

    October 20, 2026 · 9 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. An authentication process that requires two different factors before granting access. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/two-factor-authentication Learn more about your ad…

  • iCloud keychain (noun)

    October 13, 2026 · 6 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A cloud based sensitive information management system that allows users access across multiple devices. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/icloud-keychain⁠ Audio…

  • spam (noun)

    October 6, 2026 · 8 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. Unsolicited, unwanted, and sometimes malicious electronic messages indiscriminately transmitted to a large number of people. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/g…

  • CISA (noun)

    September 29, 2026 · 7 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A US Department of Homeland Security agency tasked with supporting cyber and physical security for US critical infrastructure. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com…

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  • dumpster diving (noun)

    September 22, 2026 · 7 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. The act of searching through an organization's trash for discarded sensitive material.  CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/dumpster-diving⁠ Audio reference link: “⁠Better…

  • SEO poisoning (noun)

    September 15, 2026 · 6 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. The manipulation of search engine optimization, SEO, to promote malicious sites in search engine results. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/search-engi…

  • catfish (noun)

    September 8, 2026 · 7 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. The practice of crafting a fake online persona for malicious purposes. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/catfish⁠ Audio reference link: netbunny, 2013. Catfish - The…

  • passkey (noun)

    September 1, 2026 · 7 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A passwordless authentication protocol based on the FIDO2 standard. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/passkey⁠ Audio reference link: Summers, J., 2023. Google Passkeys…

  • QR code phishing (noun)

    August 25, 2026 · 10 min

    Enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A type of phishing attack that uses QR codes as the lure. CyberWire Glossary link: ⁠https://thecyberwire.com/glossary/qr-code-phishing⁠ Audio reference link: KNR, 2018. Batman The Dark Knight Joker bomb…

  • attribution (noun)

    August 18, 2026 · 12 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. Definition one: The recognition of a set of repeatable attack patterns across the intrusion kill chain. Definition two: Determining the responsibility for offensive cyber operations. CyberWire…

  • spearphishing (noun)

    August 11, 2026 · 9 min

    Please enjoy this encore of Word Notes. A type of cyber attack where an attacker sends a targeted and personalized email or other form of communication to a specific individual or a small group of individuals with the intention of…

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A fun and informative cybersecurity audio glossary from N2K.