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SynAc
Term

eavesdropping

Passive wiretapping done secretly, i.e., without the knowledge of the originator or the intended recipients of the communication.

Senses

(I)

Passive wiretapping done secretly, i.e., without the knowledge of the originator or the intended recipients of the communication.

References
  • IETF RFC 4949 (Internet Security Glossary)Jan 06, 2026
    RFC 4949 — Internet Security Glossary (Version 2)
    https://www.rfc-editor.org/rfc/rfc4949.txt
    RFC 4949 is published by the IETF Trust and marked as "Distribution of this memo is unlimited". Verify IETF Trust copyright/licensing terms for reuse.
    Source: IETF RFC 4949 (rfc-editor.org).