passive attack
"Passive attacks" are stealthy methods used to gather information without altering the system or data, commonly seen in cybersecurity and gaming.
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Definition
C1Cybersecurity
(technical, academic)A cyberattack where an intruder intercepts and monitors network traffic to gather information without altering the data or system.
Example
- The hacker conducted a passive attack to eavesdrop on the confidential emails without leaving any trace.
- During the passive attack, the intruder collected sensitive data through traffic analysis.
B2Gaming
(informal)A harmful effect caused when a character or object interacts with another character without active involvement.
Example
- The player suffered damage from a passive attack when they stepped on a trap.
- In the game, certain areas inflict passive attacks on characters that enter them.
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