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What is a direct-access attack?

An attacker gains physical access to a computer to steal data.

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  1. An attacker overloads a website with traffic
  2. An attacker gains physical access to a computer to steal data ✔
  3. An attacker sends a phishing email

Why: Direct-access attacks involve physical access to a device, often to copy data or install malicious software.

Huh, didn't know that: Direct-access attacks involve physical access to a device, often to copy data or install malicious software.

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Answer: An attacker gains physical access to a computer to steal data. Direct-access attacks involve physical access to a device, often to copy data or install malicious software.

  1. Computer security en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
    A direct-access attack is when an unauthorized user (an attacker) gains physical access to a computer, typically to copy data from it or steal information.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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