war-dialling

A form of war-dial — To have a computer dial a large number of phone numbers in search of devices for exploitation, such as modems or fax machines.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of war-dial
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APA

war-dialling. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war-dialling

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“war-dialling.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war-dialling. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “war-dialling,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/war-dialling.

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