Vocabularies

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noun
/ˌek.splɔɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

The action or fact of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from their work; the action of making use of and benefiting from resources.

"Labor exploitation is a global concern."

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firewall

noun
/ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.

"A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks."

adjective
/ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

"Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions."

noun
/ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

"Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords."

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mitigation

noun
/ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

"Disaster mitigation strategies save lives."

noun
/ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

"Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime."

noun/verb
/ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

"Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense."

noun/verb
/ˈsaɪ.fər/

A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.

"Military messages are protected using a cipher."

noun
/diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

"Hackers attempted decryption of classified data."

noun
/sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

"Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats."

noun
/ˌvʌl.nɚ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

"Software vulnerability can expose user data."

noun
/dɪˌsem.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

The action or fact of spreading something, especially information, widely.

"The dissemination of false information is a major issue."

noun
/məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

"Media manipulation influences public opinion."

noun
/prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.

"The proliferation of malware is a growing concern."

noun
/koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

"Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information."

noun
ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

The process of learning or committing something to memory

"Memorization of important information is crucial for exams."

verb
trænˈsɛnd

To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed

"His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable."

noun
nɪˈmɒnɪks

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

"Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily."

adjective
ˈsɛrɪbrəl

Of or relating to the brain or the intellect; intellectual rather than emotional

"He showed a cerebral approach to solving complex problems."

noun
ˈækjʊmən

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

"Her business acumen helped her lead the company to success."

noun
ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

"After much cogitation, he made the final decision."

noun
ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity

"Concentration is key to mastering any skill."

verb
ˈɪnʌndeɪt

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

"The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement."

noun
dɪˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən

Long and careful consideration or discussion

"The deliberation over the new policy took several hours."