"salami attack" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: salami attacks [plural]
Etymology: Referring to the thin slices in which salami is usually served. Head templates: {{en-noun}} salami attack (plural salami attacks)
  1. (computing) An attack against a system that consists of many minor actions (such as stealing small amounts of funds from multiple bank accounts) and is thus relatively difficult to detect. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-salami_attack-en-noun-LnNpuNl3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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