Encyclopedia of Cybersecurity

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Decryption

Decryption is the process of converting encrypted or encoded data back into its original, readable form using a decryption key or algorithm. Encryption is commonly used to protect sensitive information by transforming plaintext data into ciphertext through mathematical operations, making it unintelligible to unauthorized parties. Decryption reverses this process, allowing authorized recipients to access and […]

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Deep Packet Inspection

Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is a method used in network security and management to examine and manage the content of data packets transmitted over a network. Unlike traditional packet inspection, which typically involves examining only the packet headers, DPI goes deeper by inspecting the payload or content of the packets. DPI works by analyzing the

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Deepfake

Deepfake refers to a type of synthetic media or artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content that uses advanced machine learning algorithms, particularly deep learning techniques, to create highly realistic and often convincing fake images, videos, or audio recordings. Deepfakes typically involve the manipulation or synthesis of visual or audio content to depict individuals saying or doing things

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Derogatory Domain

A Derogatory Domain refers to a domain name that is deliberately created with the intention of disparaging or insulting an individual, organization, group, or entity. These domains often contain offensive, defamatory, or inflammatory language in their URLs, and they are typically used for malicious purposes, such as spreading misinformation, tarnishing reputations, or inciting hatred. Derogatory

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Device Fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting is a technique used to identify and track devices based on their unique characteristics and attributes. It involves collecting and analyzing data about a device’s hardware, software, configuration, behavior, and network characteristics to create a unique identifier, or “fingerprint,” that distinguishes it from other devices. Key characteristics of device fingerprinting include: Data Collection:

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