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WIRETAPPING [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Security
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- electronic eavesdropping
1, record 1, English, electronic%20eavesdropping
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- interception of electronic impulses 2, record 1, English, interception%20of%20electronic%20impulses
correct, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] use of hidden microphones, recorders and any other mechanical or electronic means of ongoing capturing communications, other than wiretapping(tapping into telephone conversations). 3, record 1, English, - electronic%20eavesdropping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eavesdropping can also be done over ... email, instant messaging, and other methods of communication considered private. ... VoIP communications software is also vulnerable to electronic eavesdropping via infections such as trojans. 4, record 1, English, - electronic%20eavesdropping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
If radiation is picked up and recorded, this can be converted into the data that are being transmitted. 5, record 1, English, - electronic%20eavesdropping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Sécurité
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- écoute électronique clandestine
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9coute%20%C3%A9lectronique%20clandestine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- écoute électronique 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9coute%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
- interception des impulsions électroniques 3, record 1, French, interception%20des%20impulsions%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
- écoute clandestine électronique 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9coute%20clandestine%20%C3%A9lectronique
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'utilisation de microphones cachés, d'enregistreurs et de tout autre moyen mécanique ou électronique permettant la capture continue de communications, à l'exception de l'interception téléphonique (écoute des conversations téléphoniques). 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9coute%20%C3%A9lectronique%20clandestine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inteligencia (militar)
- Seguridad
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- escucha electrónica
1, record 1, Spanish, escucha%20electr%C3%B3nica
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- intercepción de señales electrónicas 1, record 1, Spanish, intercepci%C3%B3n%20de%20se%C3%B1ales%20electr%C3%B3nicas
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grabación de la radiación electromagnética de dispositivos electrónicos, como ordenadores, terminales o módems. 2, record 1, Spanish, - escucha%20electr%C3%B3nica
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Si la radiación se recoge y se graba, puede convertirse en los datos que están siendo transmitidos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - escucha%20electr%C3%B3nica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- active wiretapping
1, record 2, English, active%20wiretapping
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The wiretapping with the purpose to modify or insert data. 2, record 2, English, - active%20wiretapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active wiretapping implies insertion of false signals or alteration of communications while passive wiretapping is limited to the listening to or recording of data without any alteration. 3, record 2, English, - active%20wiretapping
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
active wiretapping : designation and definition standardized by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission. 4, record 2, English, - active%20wiretapping
Record 2, Key term(s)
- active wire tapping
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin actif
1, record 2, French, branchement%20clandestin%20actif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branchement clandestin destiné à modifier ou insérer des données. 1, record 2, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20actif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
branchement clandestin actif : désignation et définition normalisées par l'ISO et la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 2, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20actif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tapped telephone line
1, record 3, English, tapped%20telephone%20line
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- tapped phone line 2, record 3, English, tapped%20phone%20line
correct
- tapped line 3, record 3, English, tapped%20line
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A telephone line where a listening table is cut in to get messages, information, or evidence. 4, record 3, English, - tapped%20telephone%20line
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With the introduction of digital telephones, wiretapping has become much simpler for investigators. After obtaining a court order to tap a target's phone, investigators contact the phone or communications company. The phone company creates a digital copy of every call that comes through the tapped phone line. 2, record 3, English, - tapped%20telephone%20line
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- ligne écoutée
1, record 3, French, ligne%20%C3%A9cout%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ligne surveillée 2, record 3, French, ligne%20surveill%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ligne téléphonique sur laquelle on a branché une table d'écoute afin de capter clandestinement des conversations. 3, record 3, French, - ligne%20%C3%A9cout%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- línea telefónica intervenida
1, record 3, Spanish, l%C3%ADnea%20telef%C3%B3nica%20intervenida
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el nombre de los titulares y de los usuarios reales de los teléfonos no resulta siempre imprescindible para que el auto pueda ser estimado conforme a derecho, ni tampoco ha de considerarse en todo caso relevante el error sobre el titular del teléfono o el usuario del mismo cuando la línea telefónica intervenida resulta correctamente identificada 2, record 3, Spanish, - l%C3%ADnea%20telef%C3%B3nica%20intervenida
Record 4 - external organization data 2014-08-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- attack
1, record 4, English, attack
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
attempt to violate computer security 1, record 4, English, - attack
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples : Malicious logic, wiretapping. 1, record 4, English, - attack
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attack: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 4, English, - attack
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- attaque
1, record 4, French, attaque
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
tentative de violation de la sécurité informatique 1, record 4, French, - attaque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : Logiciel malveillant, branchement clandestin. 1, record 4, French, - attaque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaque : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 4, French, - attaque
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-05-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Electronic Devices
- Audio Technology
- Security Devices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- electronic eavesdropping equipment
1, record 5, English, electronic%20eavesdropping%20equipment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- eavesdropping equipment 2, record 5, English, eavesdropping%20equipment
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unless otherwise provided,... ECPA ["Electronic Communications Privacy Act"] outlaws wiretapping and electronic eavesdropping; possession of wiretapping or electronic eavesdropping equipment... in order to obstruct justice... 3, record 5, English, - electronic%20eavesdropping%20equipment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Dispositifs électroniques
- Électroacoustique
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- équipement d'écoute clandestine
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9quipement%20d%27%C3%A9coute%20clandestine
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[…] services de surveillance technique, nommément offre d'aide et de conseils à des tiers sur la détection d'équipement d'écoute clandestine, de surveillance électronique et d'espionnage électronique [...] 1, record 5, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20d%27%C3%A9coute%20clandestine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- IT Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- eavesdropping
1, record 6, English, eavesdropping
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unauthorized interception of information-bearing emanations. 2, record 6, English, - eavesdropping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eavesdropping allows a cracker to make a complete transcript of network activity. As a result, a cracker can obtain sensitive information, such as passwords, data, and procedures for performing functions. It is possible for a cracker to eavesdrop using wiretapping, eavesdropping by radio and eavesdropping via auxiliary ports on terminals... It is also possible to eavesdrop using software that monitors packets sent over the network. In most cases, it is difficult to detect that a cracker is eavesdropping. 3, record 6, English, - eavesdropping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
What are the basic security risks of Internet communications? Sending data across a network involves three basic security risks: Eavesdropping: intermediaries listen in on private conversation (one computer talking to another). Manipulation ... Impersonation ... 4, record 6, English, - eavesdropping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eavesdropping: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 5, record 6, English, - eavesdropping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- écoute clandestine
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9coute%20clandestine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- interception illicite 2, record 6, French, interception%20illicite
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- écoute illicite 3, record 6, French, %C3%A9coute%20illicite
correct, feminine noun
- écoute indiscrète 4, record 6, French, %C3%A9coute%20indiscr%C3%A8te
feminine noun
- écoute illégale 5, record 6, French, %C3%A9coute%20ill%C3%A9gale
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interception non autorisée d'émissions porteuses d'informations. 6, record 6, French, - %C3%A9coute%20clandestine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écoute clandestine; interception illicite : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [Commission électrotechnique internationale]. 7, record 6, French, - %C3%A9coute%20clandestine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Seguridad de IT
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- escucha clandestina
1, record 6, Spanish, escucha%20clandestina
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vigilancia intencional de datos mediante la voz, el fax, el correo-e, los teléfonos móviles, los mensajes electrónicos, etc., frecuentemente con fines perversos, que permite al que escucha [a escondidas] interceptar y registrar el intercambio de mensajes entre un cliente y un servidor. 1, record 6, Spanish, - escucha%20clandestina
Record 7 - internal organization data 2009-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- Audio Technology
- Police
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wiretapping
1, record 7, English, wiretapping
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wire tapping 2, record 7, English, wire%20tapping
correct
- telephone tapping 2, record 7, English, telephone%20tapping
correct, see observation
- tapping 3, record 7, English, tapping
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The connection of a concealed listening or recording device to a communication circuit. 4, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wiretapping is the preferred method of obtaining intelligence... it involves tying in to a wire or other conductor that is used for communications. This wire can be a telephone line, a PBX [private branch exchange] cable, a local area network, a CCTV [closed circuit television] video system, an alarm system, or any other communications medium. 5, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
telephone tapping: This practice is no longer limited to the use of telephone lines, but the term "telephone tapping" continues to be used to denote this concept. 4, record 7, English, - wiretapping
Record 7, Key term(s)
- wire-tapping
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Électroacoustique
- Police
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin
1, record 7, French, branchement%20clandestin
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation discrète d'un dispositif d'écoute ou d'enregistrement sur un circuit de télécommunications. 2, record 7, French, - branchement%20clandestin
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transmisión (Telecomunicaciones)
- Electroacústica
- Policía
- Inteligencia (militar)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- intervención de líneas
1, record 7, Spanish, intervenci%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- pinchado de líneas 2, record 7, Spanish, pinchado%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instalación de un dispositivo en las líneas telefónicas o telemáticas para captar los datos que por ellas se transmiten. 3, record 7, Spanish, - intervenci%C3%B3n%20de%20l%C3%ADneas
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-11-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
- IT Security
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- passive wiretapping
1, record 8, English, passive%20wiretapping
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Wiretapping limited to obtained data. 2, record 8, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In computer security, the monitoring and/or recording of data while the data is being transmitted over a communications link. 3, record 8, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wiretapping may be performed in active or passive modes... 3, record 8, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Active wiretapping implies insertion of false signals or alteration of communication while passive wiretapping is limited to the listening to or recording of data without any alteration. 4, record 8, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record 8, Key term(s)
- passive wire tapping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
- Sécurité des TI
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- écoute clandestine passive
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9coute%20clandestine%20passive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- accès clandestin passif 2, record 8, French, acc%C3%A8s%20clandestin%20passif
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branchement clandestin limité à l'obtention de données. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9coute%20clandestine%20passive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Electronic Warfare
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- attack
1, record 9, English, attack
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- hacker attack 2, record 9, English, hacker%20attack
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attempt to violate computer security. 3, record 9, English, - attack
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer viruses are only one of the many possible forms of attack on computer systems; other common forms are Trojan horses, logic bombs and worms. 4, record 9, English, - attack
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples : Malicious logic, wiretapping. 3, record 9, English, - attack
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attack: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 5, record 9, English, - attack
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Guerre électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- attaque
1, record 9, French, attaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- attaque pirate 2, record 9, French, attaque%20pirate
correct, feminine noun
- attaque de pirate 3, record 9, French, attaque%20de%20pirate
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tentative de violation de la sécurité informatique. 4, record 9, French, - attaque
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les virus informatiques ne constituent qu'une des nombreuses attaques dont peuvent être victimes les systèmes informatiques; il existe d'autres formes courantes telles que le Cheval de Troie, la bombe logique et le ver [...] 4, record 9, French, - attaque
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : Logiciel malveillant, branchement clandestin. 4, record 9, French, - attaque
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaque : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI. 5, record 9, French, - attaque
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- active wiretapping
1, record 10, English, active%20wiretapping
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
wiretapping with the purpose to modify or insert data 1, record 10, English, - active%20wiretapping
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
active wiretapping : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8 : 1998]. 2, record 10, English, - active%20wiretapping
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 10
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin actif
1, record 10, French, branchement%20clandestin%20actif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
branchement clandestin destiné à modifier ou insérer des données 1, record 10, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20actif
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
branchement clandestin actif : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 10, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20actif
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- passive wiretapping
1, record 11, English, passive%20wiretapping
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
wiretapping limited to obtaining data 1, record 11, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
passive wiretapping : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8 : 1998]. 2, record 11, English, - passive%20wiretapping
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 11
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin passif
1, record 11, French, branchement%20clandestin%20passif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
branchement clandestin limité à l'obtention de données 1, record 11, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20passif
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
branchement clandestin passif : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 11, French, - branchement%20clandestin%20passif
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 12
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- between-the-lines entry
1, record 12, English, between%2Dthe%2Dlines%20entry
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
access obtained through active wiretapping by an unauthorized user to a momentarily inactive transmission channel connected to a legitimate user resource 1, record 12, English, - between%2Dthe%2Dlines%20entry
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
between-the-lines entry: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 12, English, - between%2Dthe%2Dlines%20entry
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 12
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- accès par infiltration
1, record 12, French, acc%C3%A8s%20par%20infiltration
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- faufilage 1, record 12, French, faufilage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
accès obtenu par une entité non autorisée qui effectue un branchement clandestin actif sur une voie de communication de données temporairement inactive, reliée à une ressource d'une entité légitime 1, record 12, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20par%20infiltration
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accès par infiltration; faufilage : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 12, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20par%20infiltration
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - external organization data 2006-03-29
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wiretapping
1, record 13, English, wiretapping
correct, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
surreptitious access to some part of a data circuit to obtain, modify, or insert data 1, record 13, English, - wiretapping
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wiretapping : term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-8 : 1998]. 2, record 13, English, - wiretapping
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 13
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- branchement clandestin
1, record 13, French, branchement%20clandestin
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
accès clandestin à une partie d'un circuit de données pour obtenir, modifier ou insérer des données 1, record 13, French, - branchement%20clandestin
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
branchement clandestin : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-8:1998]. 2, record 13, French, - branchement%20clandestin
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-04-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- between-the-lines entry
1, record 14, English, between%2Dthe%2Dlines%20entry
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Access obtained through active wiretapping by an unauthorized user to a momentarily inactive transmission channel connected to a legitimate user resource. 1, record 14, English, - between%2Dthe%2Dlines%20entry
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- accès par infiltration
1, record 14, French, acc%C3%A8s%20par%20infiltration
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- faufilage 1, record 14, French, faufilage
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accès obtenu par une entité non autorisée qui effectue un branchement clandestin actif sur une voie de communication de données temporairement inactive, reliée à une ressource d'une entité légitime. 1, record 14, French, - acc%C3%A8s%20par%20infiltration
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-09-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- electronic impersonation
1, record 15, English, electronic%20impersonation
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attempt to gain access to a computer system by posing as an authorized user after obtaining passwords or other authorization items through wiretapping or other means. 2, record 15, English, - electronic%20impersonation
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- personnification électronique
1, record 15, French, personnification%20%C3%A9lectronique
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usurpation de l'identité d'un utilisateur autorisé après obtention, en accès clandestin, de son mot de passe ou autres types d'autorisation pour accéder à un système informatique. 2, record 15, French, - personnification%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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