Glossary of Terms

Physical Network Attacks

Keyword Definition
Eavesdropping A form of attack where an unauthorized party intercepts and monitors communication on a network.
Impersonation An attack where an attacker pretends to be a legitimate user or device on a network to gain unauthorized access.
Physical System Attacks Attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in a physical system, such as tampering with hardware or interrupting power supply.
Physical Tapping An attack where an attacker physically taps into a network cable to intercept data passing through.
Tampering An attack where an attacker alters data or devices in a network to disrupt operations or gain unauthorized access.