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Sybil Attack

A Sybil attack is a type of hacking where an online network is weakened by creating numerous IDs. This can be done by creating fake accounts, using multiple devices, or using multiple IP addresses. This type of attack can be difficult to detect and can be used to overload a system, steal data, or spread malware.



27 Dec 2023

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