Active Attacks vs Passive Attacks
Active attacks are information security incidents that results in damage to systems, data, infrastructure or facilities. They may also result in a loss of data. Passive attacks are information security incidents that do not alter a system but are intended to gather data or execute transactions. In many cases, they are more difficult to detect as they may have few side effects.| Active Attacks vs Passive Attacks | ||
Active Attacks | Passive Attacks | |
Definition | An information security incident that results in changes to systems, data or infrastructure. | An information security incident that doesn't make changes but is intended to gather or use information. |
