BIN attack noun [C]
/ˈbɪn əˌtæk/
abbreviation for “bank identification number attack”: a type of fraud where the first six digits of a credit card are used to generate a large number of possible credit card numbers, with any valid numbers being used to pay for goods illegally

Unlike card cracking, where a stolen list of valid credit cards is used, BIN attacks use automated bots and scripts to generate countless payment card numbers randomly, iterating through valid BINs and trying random account digits. These bots also attempt to bypass security controls, such as verification of payment card number checks.
[fingerprint.com, 14 February 2024]

TOAD attack noun [C]
UK /ˈtəʊd əˌtæk/ US /ˈtoʊd əˌtæk/
abbreviation for “telephone-oriented attack delivery attack”: a type of fraud where a criminal contacts someone by phone, text or email and tricks them into giving information such as passwords, bank account details etc.

Although the phrase “TOAD attack” may sound bizarre, it’s a descriptor for a dangerous new attack type plaguing businesses. TOAD stands for telephone-oriented attack delivery, a form of multi-layered phishing attack that combines elements like text or instant message, voice, or email with social engineering to trick users into disclosing proprietary, personal, or financial data.
[itpro.com, 13 May 2024]

MITM attack noun [C]
/ˌem.aɪ.tiːˈem əˌtæk/
abbreviation for “man-in-the-middle attack”: a type of fraud where a criminal accesses communication between two other people without either of the other people knowing, then steals information such as bank account details

Another common source of MITM attacks is public wifi hotspots. Public wifi routers have fewer security protocols than home or workplace wifi routers. This makes it easier for nearby users to connect with the network. But it also makes it easier for hackers to compromise the router so they can eavesdrop on internet traffic and collect user data.
[ibm.com, 11 June 2024]

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