Alias vs Phishing - What's the difference?
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Otherwise; at another time; in other circumstances; otherwise called.
(legal)
Another name; an assumed name.
(legal) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
(computing) An abbreviation that replaces a string of commands and thereby reduces typing when performing routine actions or tasks.
(signal processing) An spurious signal generated as a technological artifact.
(computing) To assign an additional name to an entity, often a more user-friendly one.
(signal processing, of two signals) to become indistinguishable
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(computing) The act of sending email that falsely claims to be from a legitimate organization. This is usually combined with a threat or request for information: for example, that an account will close, a balance is due, or information is missing from an account. The email will ask the recipient to supply confidential information, such as bank account details, PINs or passwords; these details are then used by the owners of the website to conduct fraud.
The act of circumventing security with an alias.
