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passive attack

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

None

Definition(s):

  An attack that does not alter systems or data.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015

  An attack against an authentication protocol where the Attacker intercepts data traveling along the network between the Claimant and Verifier, but does not alter the data (i.e., eavesdropping).
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-63-3 under Passive Attack
NIST SP 800-63-2 under Passive Attack [Superseded]