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Eavesdropping

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

Listening a private communication without permission

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary

Senses

SANS Glossary of Security Terms

Eavesdropping is simply listening to a private conversation which may reveal information which can provide access to a facility or network.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

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