Primary definition
Electronic junk mail or the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages.
Also known asunsolicited email · junk email · bulk email · email spam · spamming
6 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Electronic junk mail or the abuse of electronic messaging systems to indiscriminately send unsolicited bulk messages.
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Spam. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/spam
Sources
6 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
High consensus
02
March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report
Disputed
03
Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally
Information Assurance Situation in Switzerland and Internationally
Disputed
04
NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
Disputed
05
The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Disputed
06
An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online
An Investigation into Foreign Entities Who Are Targeting Servicemembers and Veterans Online
Disputed
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