Replay attack

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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The interception of communications, such as an authentication communication, and subsequently impersonation of the sender by retransmitting the intercepted communication.

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3 senses across 3 frameworks

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: The interception of communications, such as an authentication communication, and subsequently impersonation of the sender by retransmitting the intercepted communication.

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: An attack that involves the capture of transmitted authentication or access control information and its subsequent retransmission with the intent of producing an unauthorized effect or gaining unauthorized access.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: An attack that involves the capture of transmitted authentication or access control information and its subsequent retransmission with the intent of producing an unauthorized effect or gaining unauthorized access.