passive attack en · NOUN
Meanings
- An attack in which the cryptanalyst cannot interact with any of the parties involved, attempting to break the system solely based upon observed data such as ciphertext.
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A damaging effect that is caused by an object or character when another character interacts with it.
The dungeon fern has a passive attack that releases spores.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| passive attacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |