Attacker

A person or process that attempts to access data, functions or other restricted areas of the system without authorization, potentially with malicious intent.

Present in sylabi

Advanced Security Tester 2016
Attack Vector
Attractiveness

How to cite

International Software Testing Qualifications Board. (2026). attacker. ISTQB Glossary. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://istqb-glossary.page/attacker/.

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