The cutting off of an authenticated, authorized connection between a sender and a receiver. Through hijacking, an attacker can take over the connection, “killing” the information sent by the original sender and sending “attack data” instead. The cutting off of an authenticated, authorized connection between a sender and a receiver. Through hijacking, an attacker can take over the connection, “killing” the information sent by the original sender and sending “attack data” instead.
Robbery of a traveller or vehicle in transit or seizing control of a vehicle by the use of force
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. highjacking

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