Active Attack

February 8, 2018

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An attack that alters a system or data.
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009

An attack on the authentication protocol where the Attacker transmits data to the Claimant, Credential Service Provider, Verifier, or Relying Party. Examples of active attacks include man-in-the-middle, impersonation, and session hijacking.
SOURCE: SP 800-63