Meaning of passive attack | Babel Free
Definitions
- An attack in which the cryptanalyst cannot interact with any of the parties involved, attempting to break the system solely based upon observed data such as ciphertext.
- A damaging effect that is caused by an object or character when another character interacts with it.
Examples
“The dungeon fern has a passive attack that releases spores.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.