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Post-click dissonance

Post-click dissonance (PCD) refers to the emotional discomfort or cognitive dissonance that an individual experiences after taking an action that conflicts with their beliefs or values. In the context of online security, PCD can occur when a user clicks on a phishing attack or other malicious link, and then realizes that they have made a mistake.

Phishing attacks are a type of social engineering attack in which an attacker sends an email or message that appears to be from a legitimate source, such as a bank or social media platform, in order to trick the recipient into revealing sensitive information or downloading malware. When a user falls for a phishing attack, they may experience PCD as they recognize that they have violated their own security protocols and put themselves and their data at risk.

PCD can be an important factor in the success of phishing attacks. Attackers often use tactics such as urgency or fear to pressure users into clicking on a malicious link before they have time to think critically about the request. However, once the user realizes that they have been duped, they may be less likely to fall for similar attacks in the future. Additionally, if users are educated about the risks of phishing attacks and the importance of verifying the authenticity of messages before taking action, they may be able to avoid PCD altogether.

Chin felt a wave of post-click dissonance wash over him as he realized he had fallen for a phishing email and inadvertently given away sensitive information about his company, Lime Oasis Technology. He knew that he had violated his own security protocols and put his business at risk.

by ca127316 March 8, 2023


Post-nut suicide

when the post nut clarity hits one so hard that you either commit, or begin to contemplate suicide out of either shame or guilt.

Police officer 1: what was the motive
Police officer 2: it appears to be another Post-nut suicide, you can still see the tissues on the floor

by regrets2983910 January 5, 2022


Post-apple juice

n. Cider, ie an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice.

'Pint of post-apple juice please, mate.'

By the time she rediscovered the apple-juice in the fridge, it had gone post.

by Breld January 12, 2012


post-glacial rebound

1. The process through which land that was suppressed under ice during the previous ice age is gradually rising in elevation.

2. The phenomenon involving a guy suddenly having great success in bedding women, following months, or possibly years, of involuntary celibacy. It can occur due to changes in the guy's life or happen spontaneously.

1. Many of the lakes in northern Canada have become marshes due to the impact of post-glacial rebound.

2. Bill couldn't even get a girl's number for the past year, but now that he's experiencing a post-glacial rebound, he's scoring almost every time he's out.

by great success March 1, 2010


Post Showtime Depression

The period post Showtime when you miss the amazing people you have been on stage with for many nights and so you remain is a sad sombre state waiting till the next year's show is ready to be written.

Man the Post Showtime Depression hits hard

by Chief Of SNG August 14, 2023


post vibration trauma

Post Vibration Trauma. noun.

The effects of holding your mobile device as it is receiving a large influx of messages, spam, or provocative pics.

Commonly occurs when your friends spam a Facebook conversation or post.

"Nate is one motherfucker, he just wouldn't stop messaging me when I was using my phone. Two hours later I had Post Vibration Trauma"

by rageandqq October 9, 2013


Post-Up Test

If a girl is taller than you and in basketball terms could "post you up" and score on you then therefore she is not dateable for you.

John you can't go out with Jennifer she doesn't pass the Post-Up Test. She's 5'11 and you're only 5'9 she could easily back you down worse then Shaq.

by Ballzack05 April 11, 2020