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DNS over HTTPS (DoH)
DNS over HTTPS (DoH) is a relatively new protocol that encrypts domain name system traffic by passing DNS queries through a Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure encrypted session. Read Full Definition
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Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS)
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) is a protocol that secures communication and data transfer between a user's web browser and a website. Read Full Definition
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URL (Uniform Resource Locator)
A URL (Uniform Resource Locator) is a unique identifier used to locate a resource on the Internet. Read Full Definition
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Secure Sockets Layer certificate (SSL certificate)
A Secure Sockets Layer certificate (SSL certificate) is a small data file installed on a web server that allows for a secure, encrypted connection between the server and a web browser. Read Full Definition
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pharming
Pharming is a scamming practice in which malicious code is installed on a personal computer or server, misdirecting users to fraudulent websites without their knowledge or consent. Read Full Definition
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vanity URL (vanity uniform resource locator)
A vanity URL (vanity uniform resource locator) is a simplified version of a URL that users enter into their browsers in place of the original URL. Read Full Definition
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steampunk
Steampunk is a design style inspired by Victorian-era industrialism. The style appeared in mainstream pop culture in the late 2000s and currently is used in several design genres including fashion, literature, film... Read Full Definition
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HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol)
HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) is the set of rules for transferring files -- such as text, images, sound, video and other multimedia files -- over the web. Read Full Definition
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session key
A session key is an encryption and decryption key that is randomly generated to ensure the security of a communications session between a user and another computer or between two computers. Read Full Definition
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data in motion
Data in motion, also referred to as data in transit or data in flight, is a process in which digital information is transported between locations either within or between computer systems. Read Full Definition
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