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ATTAQUE SOPHISTIQUEE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Offences and crimes
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relay attack
1, record 1, English, relay%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A relay attack is a sophisticated method employed by thieves to steal vehicles equipped with keyless entry systems. These systems rely on a key fob that transmits a low-frequency radio signal to unlock the car. 2, record 1, English, - relay%20attack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Infractions et crimes
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attaque par relais
1, record 1, French, attaque%20par%20relais
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une attaque par relais est une méthode sophistiquée utilisée par les voleurs pour dérober des véhicules équipés de systèmes d’accès sans clé. Ces systèmes reposent sur un porte-clé qui transmet un signal radio basse fréquence pour déverrouiller le véhicule. 2, record 1, French, - attaque%20par%20relais
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- IT Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sophisticated computer attack
1, record 2, English, sophisticated%20computer%20attack
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attaque informatique sophistiquée
1, record 2, French, attaque%20informatique%20sophistiqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- attaque sophistiquée 2, record 2, French, attaque%20sophistiqu%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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