Pre-commit hook
A script that runs automatically before a commit completes, able to block it if something looks wrong.
Learn it through a story
- The Secret That Outlived the Fix (Cybersecurity for Juniors 3, Ch 4)
Related terms
- Phishing A fake message, sent widely, designed to trick you into giving away information or money.
- PIN A short, usually numbers-only password, often 4 to 6 digits.
- Placement Cell A college office that manages and verifies genuine job and internship opportunities for students.
- Prompt injection Manipulating an AI system's behaviour through cleverly worded input text.
- Proof-of-concept exploit Code demonstrating that a vulnerability can actually be exploited.
- Public wifi A shared wireless network anyone nearby can join, at a mela, cafe, or airport.