Defined term

Jamming

Jamming: An attack that attempts to interfere with the reception of broadcast communications.

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Definition

An attack that attempts to interfere with the reception of broadcast communications.

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Definition 2

An attack in which a device is used to emit electromagnetic energy on a wireless network’s frequency to make it unusable. (SP 800-48) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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