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Meaning of Sybil attack | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An attack that subverts a reputation system by forging a large number of identities in peer-to-peer networks.

Examples

“If the signal rate from the claimed identity and the actual node differs, it can be considered as a Sybil attack. The successful prevention of Sybil attack increases the stability of the network.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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