remote attack Last modified: Thursday, January 17, 2008
Any malicious attack that targets any computer other than the computer the attacker is currently logged on to. For example, the attacker can log on to a system but actually attack any computer or server on the same network. Also see The Difference Between a Virus, Worm and Trojan Horse in the Did You Know? section of Webopedia.
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