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ATTAQUE PIRATE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Internet and Telematics
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- advanced persistent threat
1, record 1, English, advanced%20persistent%20threat
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- APT 2, record 1, English, APT
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... advanced persistent threat (APT) refers to highly sophisticated actors conducting stealthy offensive operations in computer networks, usually through the Internet. 3, record 1, English, - advanced%20persistent%20threat
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Internet et télématique
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- menace persistante sophistiquée
1, record 1, French, menace%20persistante%20sophistiqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- APT 1, record 1, French, APT
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- menace sophistiquée et persistante 2, record 1, French, menace%20sophistiqu%C3%A9e%20et%20persistante
correct, feminine noun
- menace persistante avancée 3, record 1, French, menace%20persistante%20avanc%C3%A9e
avoid, calque, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'APT est une attaque à long terme destinée à repérer et exploiter des données extrêmement sensibles. Un pirate s’introduit dans [un] réseau informatique et y passe beaucoup de temps à surveiller l'activité en ligne, les principaux utilisateurs et les données. Les pirates informatiques redoublent d’efforts pour ne pas être détectés et peuvent utiliser des outils sophistiqués à cette fin. 4, record 1, French, - menace%20persistante%20sophistiqu%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Electronic Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- attack
1, record 2, English, attack
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- hacker attack 2, record 2, English, hacker%20attack
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attempt to violate computer security. 3, record 2, English, - attack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Computer viruses are only one of the many possible forms of attack on computer systems; other common forms are Trojan horses, logic bombs and worms. 4, record 2, English, - attack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Examples: Malicious logic, wiretapping. 3, record 2, English, - attack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attack: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC. 5, record 2, English, - attack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Guerre électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attaque
1, record 2, French, attaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- attaque pirate 2, record 2, French, attaque%20pirate
correct, feminine noun
- attaque de pirate 3, record 2, French, attaque%20de%20pirate
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tentative de violation de la sécurité informatique. 4, record 2, French, - attaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les virus informatiques ne constituent qu’une des nombreuses attaques dont peuvent être victimes les systèmes informatiques; il existe d’autres formes courantes telles que le Cheval de Troie, la bombe logique et le ver [...] 4, record 2, French, - attaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exemples : Logiciel malveillant, branchement clandestin. 4, record 2, French, - attaque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaque : terme et définition normalisés par l’ISO/CEI. 5, record 2, French, - attaque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-06-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- local attack
1, record 3, English, local%20attack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attack that targets the computer to which the attacker is interactively logged on. 1, record 3, English, - local%20attack
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- attaque locale
1, record 3, French, attaque%20locale
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque visant l'ordinateur sur lequel le pirate a procédé à une ouverture de session interactive. 1, record 3, French, - attaque%20locale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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