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Attack vector

In computer security, an attack vector is a specific path, method, or scenario that can be exploited to break into an IT system, thus compromising its security. The term was derived from the corresponding notion of vector in biology. An attack vector may be exploited manually, automatically, or through a combination of manual and automatic activity.

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Attack vector → specific path

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end attack vector often code exploiting exploited system may malicious user performs actions harmless document question unauthorized security email payload

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Attack vectoris aspecific path0.90text
spreading itself furtherinstance ofwhich may include things0.80text
opening up unauthorized access to the IT systeminstance ofwhich may include things0.80text
stealing or encrypting the user's documentsinstance ofwhich may include things0.80text
etc.In order to limit the chance of discovery once installedinstance ofwhich may include things0.80text
the code in question is often obfuscated by layers of seemingly harmless code.Some common attack vectorsinstance ofwhich may include things0.80text

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