Evil twin
noun
1.
a hidden wireless internet access point operating near a legitimate one, but which is actually used by cybercriminals to divert sensitive information such as account numbers and passwords
noun
an illegal or nasty counterpart or duplicate of something
Usage Note
slang
noun
An illegal or nasty counterpart or duplicate of something: Spock’s evil twin
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