A party who acts with malicious intent to compromise an information system. (Source: The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook)

How is Attacker defined by NICCS Glossary?

An individual, group, organization, or government that executes an attack. (Source: NICCS Glossary)

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Attacker

Attacker: A party who acts with malicious intent to compromise an information system.

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A party who acts with malicious intent to compromise an information system.

Definition 2: An individual, group, organization, or government that executes an attack.
Source: NICCS GlossaryType: standard

The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook

NICCS Glossary

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