In terms of Web Security Threats, "Impersonation of another user" is a Passive Attack.

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"Impersonation of another user" is considered an active attack because it involves an attacker actively attempting to masquerade as another user to gain unauthorized access to information or systems. Passive attacks, in contrast, involve monitoring or eavesdropping on communications without altering the content or interfering with the system.

In Terms of Web Security Threats, "Impersonation of Another User