attack vectors
[əˈtæk ˈvɛktərz]
nounpl: attack vectors
vetores de ataque
1. Specific paths or methods through which a cyberattack can be executed against a computer system, network, or application
The security team identified multiple attack vectors in the company's network infrastructure.
A equipe de segurança identificou múltiplos vetores de ataque na infraestrutura de rede da empresa.
2. Potential vulnerabilities or entry points that malicious actors can exploit to compromise systems or steal data
Email phishing is one of the most common attack vectors used by cybercriminals.
O phishing por email é um dos vetores de ataque mais comuns utilizados por cibercriminosos.
3. In cybersecurity assessment, any means by which an attacker can interact with a system to gain unauthorized access
We must minimize attack vectors by applying security patches and updates regularly.
Devemos minimizar vetores de ataque aplicando patches de segurança e atualizações regularmente.
This is specialized cybersecurity terminology widely used in both Brazilian and American tech industries. As digital security has become critical globally, the English term 'attack vectors' is frequently used even in Portuguese-speaking countries, though the Portuguese translation 'vetores de ataque' is the standard in formal cybersecurity documentation and professional contexts. The concept reflects the growing importance of information security in modern business and technology sectors across all regions.
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