passive attack
Definition
In computer security, attempt to steal information stored in a system by electronic eavesdropping (wiretapping) or similar means. Although, in contrast to active attack, passive attack does not attempt to interfere with the stored data, it may still constitute a criminal offense.
passive attack is in the E-Commerce, Information Science & Technology and Internet & World Wide Web subjects.
passive attack appears in the definitions of the following terms: denial of service (DOS) attack and active attack
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