Password

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

A security step that asks you to prove who you are in two ways — usually your password plus a code sent to your phone. It makes your accounts much harder to break into.

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.

Page Not Found (404)

An error page shown when the specific page you requested cannot be found on the server.

Parental Controls

Features on a device or account that allow a parent to restrict what content a child can access.

Passkey

A modern and secure way to sign in without remembering a password.

Password Reuse

Using the same password on multiple accounts, which is dangerous because one breach compromises all of them.

Patch

A small software update that fixes a specific bug or security problem.

Patch Management

The process of keeping software updated with the latest security fixes.