A type of attack which attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation. Inside Active Ooutside Passive

The type of attack you're describing, which attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation, is referred to as an **Active Attack**. In contrast: - **Passive Attacks** involve intercepting and monitoring communications without altering the data. - **Inside Attacks** generally refer to threats originating from within an organization, often by insiders with access to systems. - **Outside Attacks** come from external adversaries attempting to breach systems. So, the correct answer is **Active**. Update (2025-10-09): The type of attack you are describing is generally referred to as an **active attack**. Active attacks involve attempts to alter system resources or affect their operation, such as modifying data, disrupting services, or taking control of a system. In contrast, passive attacks involve eavesdropping or monitoring data without altering it.