"attack vector" meaning in English

See attack vector in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: attack vectors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} attack vector (plural attack vectors)
  1. (computing) A path or method used by a hacker to gain access to a target system, such as a computer or network server. Wikipedia link: attack vector Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-attack_vector-en-noun-S53aeQH8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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