Security glossary
Vortex Login Security Glossary
Definitions for the terms readers encounter when evaluating fake login pages and account-security warnings.
Phishing and impersonation
Phishing: deceptive content designed to collect sensitive information. Impersonation: presenting a person, service, or brand as something it is not.
Fake login page: a page made to resemble a legitimate sign-in experience. Credential harvesting: collecting usernames, passwords, or recovery data through deception.
Domain and account terms
Spoofed domain: a domain designed to resemble a trusted name. Password reuse: using the same password across services, which increases the impact of a single exposure.
MFA: multi-factor authentication that uses more than one proof of identity. Recovery code: a sensitive fallback credential used to regain account access.
Session and social-engineering terms
Session theft: unauthorized use of an active authenticated session. Social engineering: manipulating a person into disclosing information or taking an unsafe action.