👉 An attacker in computer security refers to any individual or entity who attempts to compromise a system, which is designed to protect information and data from unauthorized access. This can include individuals like hackers, cybercriminals, or even governments that are attempting to gain access to sensitive information for their own purposes. Attacks on systems can come in various forms, such as brute force attacks where an attacker repeatedly attempts to enter a password using the same credentials over and over again, or sophisticated exploits where attackers exploit vulnerabilities in