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Fraud Glossary

When it comes to protecting yourself from fraud and identity theft, it's important to know the latest lingo. Our glossary will familiarize you with the terminology used by the federal government and technology industry to help you secure your computer and protect your personal information.

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Current TermEncryption
Encryption
The translation of data into a secret code. Encryption is the most effective way to achieve data security. To read an encrypted file, you must have access to a secret key or password that enables you to decrypt it.

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