tabnabbing

Questions

What does tabnabbing mean?

A form of cyberattack that takes over inactive tabs in a user's browser, relying on their inattention.

Where does tabnabbing come from?

From tab + nabbing, coined in 2010 by Aza Raskin.

How to pronounce tabnabbing

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