passive attack
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Noun
[edit]passive attack (plural passive attacks)
- (cryptography) An attack in which the cryptanalyst cannot interact with any of the parties involved, attempting to break the system solely based upon observed data such as ciphertext.
- (gaming) A damaging effect that is caused by an object or character when another character interacts with it.
- Synonym: passive
- The dungeon fern has a passive attack that releases spores.