Defined term

File Name Anomaly

File Name Anomaly: 1.

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Definition

1. A mismatch between the internal file header and its external extension; or 2. A file name inconsistent with the content of the file (e.g., renaming a graphics file with a non-graphical extension. (SP 800-72) (NISTIR)

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