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authentication
a process that identifies the user
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Caesar Cypher
a method of encryption in which the letters of the alphabet are shifted by a certain amount of numbers
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decryption
the method of translating cypher into plain text
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encryption
the process of translating plain text into cypher text so that only authorised users can decrypt it
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plain text
a message with no encryption
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shouldering
an attacker attempting to steal sensitive data by watching the victim while they are displaying sensitive information
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name generator attack
attackers in an app or name generator ask victims questions to find out key pieces of information
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phishing
where the victim receives an email disguised to look like it came from a reputable source
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smishing
where the victim receives a message by SMS disguised to look like it came from a reputable source