side-channel attack
computer security attack that exploits information leaked through observable side effects of the system's implementation
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side-channel attack
Summary
side-channel attack is an attack model[1]. It draws 987 Wikipedia views per month (attack_model category, ranking #1 of 8).[2]
Key Facts
- side-channel attack's instance of is recorded as attack model[3].
- side-channel attack's instance of is recorded as security weakness[4].
- side-channel attack is a type of cryptographic attack[5].
- side-channel attack's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Side-channel attacks[6].
- side-channel attack's uses is recorded as information flow[7].
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Definition and Type
Recorded instance of include attack model[3] and security weakness[4]. side-channel attack is a type of cryptographic attack[5].
Why It Matters
side-channel attack draws 987 Wikipedia views per month (attack_model category, ranking #1 of 8).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] It is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]