Civil Attack

A Sybil attack is a threat on online systems where an attacker creates multiple accounts, nodes, or computers to gain control over the network. It is an attempt to dominate the network. Source:

In the context of anonymous P2P networks, a Sybil attack occurs when more than 51% of the resources are controlled by malicious entities. The name "Sybil" is derived from a non-fiction novel called "Sybil: The Extraordinary Story of a Woman Possessed by Sixteen Separate Personalities" Source:. It's an interesting read that explores the concept of multiple personalities.

I remember coming across an interesting paper on this attack in a USENIX publication. If I recall correctly, I'll share the link later.