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Domain: A web or email domain is the unique name or address of a website on the internet, like “cybersafecenter.com.” It’s what we type into our browser to access a specific website (https://www.cybersafecenter.com) or as part of an email name (somebody@gmail.com).
Encryption: The process of protecting information or data by using mathematical models to scramble it in such a way that only the parties who have the key can unscramble it.
Hacker: Someone who can circumvent, modify, or take advantage of technology to manipulate, gain access, corrupt, steal, or destroy software, devices, phones, computers, or other types of technology.
Malware: Software that is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
Multi-factor authentication: Requires users to provide two or more ways to gain access to an account or system.
Pig butchering: These scams involve fraudsters gaining the trust of victims, oftentimes through a fictitious romantic relationship, and convincing the victim into giving money for fake cryptocurrency projects, the fake purchase of real estate, or money for travel.