Attack method

The manner or technique and means an adversary may use in an assault on information or an information system. (Adapted from: DHS Risk Lexicon, NCSD Glossary) (NICCS).

Source: Explore Terms: A Glossary of Common Cybersecurity Terminology, National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS), https://niccs.us-cert.gov/about-niccs/glossary; The Cyber Glossary, National Security Archive, George Washington University, https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/news/cyber-vault/2018-09-19/cyber-glossary