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targeted attack
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a deliberate and focused attempt to breach the security of a specific individual, organization, or system.

Meanings

a deliberate and focused attempt to breach the security of a specific individual, organization, or system.

The company suffered a targeted attack that compromised their customer data.

Synonyms

precision attackfocused assaultdirected strike

Antonyms

random attackindiscriminate assault

a cyber attack aimed at a specific target, often using sophisticated methods to bypass security measures.

Hackers launched a targeted attack on the government website, exploiting a vulnerability.

Synonyms

spear phishingadvanced persistent threat

Antonyms

broad attackgeneral assault

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58