watering hole attack en · NOUN
Etymology
The name is derived from predators in the natural world, who wait for an opportunity to attack their prey near watering holes.
Meanings
- A computer attack strategy, in which the victim is a particular group (organization, industry, or region), and the attacker guesses or observes which websites the group often uses and infects one or more of them with malware.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| watering hole attacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |