HTTPS Padlock

Aadhaar

India's 12-digit digital identity number used to verify identity for many online and in-person services.

Access Log

A record of who accessed a system, what they did, and when.

Account Recovery

The process of regaining access to an account when you have forgotten your password or lost your device.

Account Takeover

When a criminal gains unauthorised access to your account and takes control of it.

Air Gap

A security measure where a computer or network is completely isolated from the internet and other networks.

Anonymous Browsing

Using the internet in a way that hides your identity and personal information.

Hamburger Menu

The three horizontal lines icon on an app or website that opens a navigation menu when tapped.

Haptic Feedback

The vibration or physical response your device gives when you tap the screen or press a button, confirming the action.

Hard Drive

The component inside a computer that stores all your files, programmes, and the operating system permanently.

Hardware Security Key

A physical device plugged into your computer or tapped to your phone to verify your identity during login.

Hashtag

A word or phrase starting with # used to organize content.

HD Webcam

A high-definition camera designed for video calls and recording, producing a clearer, sharper image than a standard webcam.