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Understanding Active and Passive Attack Vectors

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An attack vector refers to a route or technique employed by a hacker to unlawfully infiltrate a network or computer.  This is done to exploit vulnerabilities in the system. The two common types of attack vectors are active and passive attacks.
Active Attack Vectors

Active attack vectors involve direct and intentional efforts by cybercriminals to compromise systems, networks, or individuals. These attacks are typically more aggressive and intrusive,

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