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Definition: Sybil attack


An attack on a computer network that generates a large number of phony transactions in order to gain greater influence. Each transaction is given a unique identity to make it seem genuine. The name comes from a 1973 book titled "Sybil," which was about a woman with multiple personalities. See 51% attack.