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Online Attack

Online Attack: An attack against an authentication protocol where the Attacker either assumes the role of a Claimant with a genuine Verifier or actively…

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An attack against an authentication protocol where the Attacker either assumes the role of a Claimant with a genuine Verifier or actively alters the authentication channel. The goal of the attack may be to gain authenticated access or learn authentication secrets. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)

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