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Glossary: Cloud and Data Security

Luhn algorithm

Also written: Luhn check, Luhn

The check-digit method used in card numbers: double every second digit from the right, subtract 9 from any result over 9, and the total must end in 0. DLP uses it to cut false positives.

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Check digitFalse positiveData loss prevention (DLP)