by amanda April 6, 2005
Get the dissonance mug.Post-click dissonance (PCD) refers to the emotional discomfort or cognitive dissonance that an individual experiences after taking an action that conflicts with their beliefs or values. In the context of online security, PCD can occur when a user clicks on a phishing attack or other malicious link, and then realizes that they have made a mistake.
Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering attack in which an attacker sends an email or message that appears to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or social media platform, in order to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. When a user falls for a phishing attack, they may experience PCD as they recognize that they have violated their own security protocols and put themselves and their data at risk.
PCD can be an important factor in the success of phishing attacks. Attackers often use tactics such as urgency or fear to pressure users into clicking on a malicious link before they have time to think critically about the request. However, once the user realizes that they have been duped, they may be less likely to fall for similar attacks in the future. Additionally, if users are educated about the risks of phishing attacks and the importance of verifying the authenticity of messages before taking action, they may be able to avoid PCD altogether.
Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering attack in which an attacker sends an email or message that appears to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or social media platform, in order to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. When a user falls for a phishing attack, they may experience PCD as they recognize that they have violated their own security protocols and put themselves and their data at risk.
PCD can be an important factor in the success of phishing attacks. Attackers often use tactics such as urgency or fear to pressure users into clicking on a malicious link before they have time to think critically about the request. However, once the user realizes that they have been duped, they may be less likely to fall for similar attacks in the future. Additionally, if users are educated about the risks of phishing attacks and the importance of verifying the authenticity of messages before taking action, they may be able to avoid PCD altogether.
Chin felt a wave of post-click dissonance wash over him as he realized he had fallen for a phishing email and inadvertently given away sensitive information about his company, Lime Oasis Technology. He knew that he had violated his own security protocols and put his business at risk.
by ca127316 March 7, 2023
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1. The act of a any form of governing body or leader exercising punishment and/or prosecution towards an individual seeking or demonstrating protest of that governing body in any way, regardless of legality.
2. When any form of governing body or leader utilizes, mobilizes, and/or enables militant and/or police forces to detain and imprison citizen(s) regardless of applicable constitutional rights or pursuit of trial as a direct or indirect result of citizen(s) exercising any form of protest against governing rules and/or laws, regardless of how oppressive or not those rules and/or laws are.
3. The process that any form of governing body or leader takes in order to enact any and all laws needed to detain and imprison civilian(s) for the need of placating the perceiving general public and using influence to create the idea that it is permissible to do so even though it may override constitutional rights. (However, legal action is not required.)
2. When any form of governing body or leader utilizes, mobilizes, and/or enables militant and/or police forces to detain and imprison citizen(s) regardless of applicable constitutional rights or pursuit of trial as a direct or indirect result of citizen(s) exercising any form of protest against governing rules and/or laws, regardless of how oppressive or not those rules and/or laws are.
3. The process that any form of governing body or leader takes in order to enact any and all laws needed to detain and imprison civilian(s) for the need of placating the perceiving general public and using influence to create the idea that it is permissible to do so even though it may override constitutional rights. (However, legal action is not required.)
Bob: The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a form of criminalized dissent being pursued by the United States government.
John: No way!
Bob: Way.
John: No way!
Bob: Way.
by Jane Moon November 13, 2012
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Get the dissensus mug.Sneak dissing is to make fun of, diss, or roast someone else without telling them, normally in a whisper.
For example, if you are whispering to your friend about someone else that is right there and he doesn't hear it, it's sneak dissing. However, if you say it loud enough but he is too busy in something else, it isn't considered sneak dissing. Commonly referred to as snake dissing by wiggas.
For example, if you are whispering to your friend about someone else that is right there and he doesn't hear it, it's sneak dissing. However, if you say it loud enough but he is too busy in something else, it isn't considered sneak dissing. Commonly referred to as snake dissing by wiggas.
Bob *whisper* Deshawn is such a bitch.
Dontrell AY DESHAWN THIS BOY BE SNEAK DISSING!
Deshawn Wor'? Square up.
Dontrell AY DESHAWN THIS BOY BE SNEAK DISSING!
Deshawn Wor'? Square up.
by MacAntics May 14, 2015
Get the sneak dissing mug.by Mark Liberal September 9, 2019
Get the dissing mug.1. A person who breaks away and stands out from the crowd
2. Someone who has 0 respect for Authority
3. Someone who distrusts the Media and the Government
4. Truth Seeker
5. An excellent Poem by Warrior-Poet VivaChe
2. Someone who has 0 respect for Authority
3. Someone who distrusts the Media and the Government
4. Truth Seeker
5. An excellent Poem by Warrior-Poet VivaChe
When the reporter decided to grow balls and ask the President some REAL questions, he showed everyone that he was a Weapon of Mass Dissent, not just some pansy-ass.
by Morpheus July 30, 2004
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