👉 Reauthentication is a process in computer security where an attacker attempts to authenticate themselves or another system by re-entering information, such as passwords or tokens. This can be used for various purposes, including gaining unauthorized access to networks or systems, stealing sensitive data, and creating malicious software. In the context of authentication, reauthentication refers to the process of authenticating a user or device after it has been compromised or tampered with. This may involve changing the password or token, resetting the system to its
