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Targeted Attack Definition: A targeted attack is a cyberattack that is specifically aimed at a particular individual, organization, or system to gain unauthorized access or steal sensitive information.
A targeted attack, commonly known as an advanced persistent threat (APT), is a cybersecurity attack in which an unauthorized individual or group deliberately targets a specific organization or individual with the goal of gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information, disrupting operations, or causing harm. Targeted attacks typically involve sophisticated techniques and tools, often customized for the specific target, and are orchestrated over an extended period to achieve their objectives while evading detection.