Reconnaissance

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Reconnaissance is the phase of an attack where an attackers finds new systems, maps out networks, and probes for specific, exploitable vulnerabilities.

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§1: Reconnaissance is the phase of an attack where an attackers finds new systems, maps out networks, and probes for specific, exploitable vulnerabilities.

Wordset Dictionary1 senseview framework →

§1: the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)