English definition
A secret string used to prove identity when signing in.
Yoruba definition
Ọ̀rọ̀ àṣírí tí a fi ń jẹ́rìísí ẹni tó ń wọlé.
Example
Never reuse the same password across critical accounts.
Related terms
Other approved terms in Security
Ètò ààbò kòkòrò-ẹ̀rọ
Software that finds and removes computer viruses and related malware.
Kọ́kọ́rọ́ API
Ìjẹ́rìísí
Verifying that someone is who they claim to be.
Ìfààyègbà
Deciding what an authenticated user or app is allowed to do.
Kòkòrò-ẹ̀rọ
Malicious code that copies itself and can damage files or systems.
Ààbò ayélujára
Practices and tools that protect systems and people online.