Attack mechanism

nounverified·updated May 9, 2026

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A method used to deliver the exploit. Unless the attacker is personally performing the attack, an attack mechanism may involve a payload, or container, that delivers the exploit to the target.

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ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: A method used to deliver the exploit. Unless the attacker is personally performing the attack, an attack mechanism may involve a payload, or container, that delivers the exploit to the target.

Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →

§1 · legacy_primary: A method used to deliver the exploit. Unless the attacker is personally performing the attack, an attack mechanism may involve a payload, or container, that delivers the exploit to the target.
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