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blacklist

Definition(s):

  A list of discrete entities, such as hosts or applications that have been previously determined to be associated with malicious activity. Also known as dirty word list.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NIST SP 800-94

  A list of discrete entities, such as hosts or applications that have been previously determined to be associated with malicious activity.
Source(s):
NISTIR 7621 Rev. 1 under Blacklist from CNSSI 4009-2015, NIST SP 800-94

  A list of email senders who have previously sent spam to a user.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-114 [Superseded] under Blacklist