English Explanatory Dictionary

salami attack

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An attack against a system that consists of many minor actions (such as stealing small amounts of funds from multiple bank accounts) and is thus relatively difficult to detect.

Word forms

salami attack salami attacks

Etymology

Referring to the thin slices in which salami is usually served.

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