Defined term
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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Cybersecurity
Definition
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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