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What is an Attack Vector? A Deep Dive Into Security Exposures | UpGuard

Learn about new features, changes, and improvements to UpGuard: In cybersecurity, an attack vector is a method of gaining unauthorized access to a private network. All digital solutions are potential attack vectors because of their direct or indirect pathways to sensitive data, but not all attack vectors occur on digital surfaces.

Though sometimes used synonymously, attack vectors and attack surfaces refer to different entities.

As a reminder, an attack vector is any action or vulnerability that could facilitate unauthorized access to a private network.

Examples of active attack vector exploits include: Multiple types of attack vectors are often required to enter a private network.