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PASSIVE WIRE TAPPING [1 record]

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Record 1 2007-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications Transmission
  • IT Security
  • Intelligence (Military)
DEF

Wiretapping limited to obtained data.

DEF

In computer security, the monitoring and/or recording of data while the data is being transmitted over a communications link.

OBS

Wiretapping may be performed in active or passive modes ...

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.

Key term(s)
  • passive wire tapping

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Renseignement (Militaire)
DEF

Branchement clandestin limité à l'obtention de données.

Spanish

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