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The code word “conflict” has been used for what some people are calling a war.
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Prudent families can also come up with a code word to use in an emergency which a scammer will never know.
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Steve Weisman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Rana recommends coming up with a secret code word to use with your family.
—Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Prudent families can also come up with a code word to use in an emergency which a scammer will never know.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Finally, the correct authenticator code word matched what was in my hands.
—Steve Koester, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Steve Weisman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Rana recommends coming up with a secret code word to use with your family.
—Audrey Nguyen, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
Prudent families can also come up with a code word to use in an emergency which a scammer will never know.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Finally, the correct authenticator code word matched what was in my hands.
—Steve Koester, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Code word.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/code%20word. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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