Primary definition
An attack in which an Attacker listens passively to the authentication protocol to capture information which can be used in a subsequent active attack to masquerade as the Claimant. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)
Also known aspassive attack · sniffing attack · wiretapping · traffic interception · monitoring attack
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An attack in which an Attacker listens passively to the authentication protocol to capture information which can be used in a subsequent active attack to masquerade as the Claimant. (SP 800-63) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Eavesdropping Attack. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/eavesdropping-attack
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