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MFA
MFA
April 4, 2023
MFA stands for multi-factor authentication. Having a secondary security layer protects against hackers.
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Actor
Actor
April 4, 2023
Threat actors, also known as hackers, are cyber criminals that target the collection of PII, money, or damaging information.
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Bivy
Bivy
February 9, 2023
Bivy is short for ‘Bivouac’ which means “a temporary camp without tents or cover, used especially by soldiers or mountaineers”. Other spellings include: Bivvy, Bivvi or Bivi.
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Salting
Salting
February 9, 2023
The primary definition for salting is the preservation of food with dry edible salt. It is related to pickling and brining, and is one way of curing and preserving food. Meats and vegetables are the most common foods to preserve with salt.
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Embrace The Suck
Embrace The Suck
February 9, 2023
Commonly used in the military, the slang term “Embrace the Suck” is another way of saying that the situation is bad, but deal with it. It is the act of consciously accepting or appreciating something this is extremely unpleasant but unavoidable.
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Pinch Point
Pinch Point
February 9, 2023
A pinch point is a place or point where congestion occurs or is likely to occur, especially on a road. Also known as: roadblock or bottle neck
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Survivalism
Survivalism
February 9, 2023
Survivalism is a movement or lifestyle of survivalists or preppers who actively prepare for emergencies, including possible disruptions in social or political order, on scales from local to international.
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Gray Man
Gray Man
February 9, 2023
A gray man is the most undetectable, inconspicuous, and ordinary-looking individual in any setting. He/she blends into the environment and has mastered the art of hiding in plain sight.
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Dugout
Dugout
February 9, 2023
A dugout is a type of dwelling, shelter, or other structure that is created by digging a hole or depression into the ground.
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Non-Potable
Non-Potable
February 9, 2023
When the word "non-potable" is used they are referencing that the water is undrinkable and should not to be consumed by humans.
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Potable
Potable
February 9, 2023
Potable references the cleanliness of water. Potable water is safe for human consumption without any additional filtration or purification methods.
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EDC
EDC
February 9, 2023
In the Prepper Life EDC means "Every Day Carry". EDC is a bag of supplies prepper carry daily to be prepared for emergencies.
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SHTF
SHTF
February 9, 2023
SHTF stands for "Shit Hits The Fan". A slang term referencing highly disastrous situations, crisis or catastrophe.
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