post·at·tack
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Definition of postattack
: existing or occurring after an attack
When hackers utilize genuine credentials, life becomes difficult for those who specialize in postattack forensics.— Koerner Brendan postattack trauma
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“Postattack.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postattack. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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