attacker
//əˈtækər//
Noun
attackerSingular
attackersPlural
1
A person or animal that attacks someone or something.
The attacker ran away before the police arrived.
2
In sports, a player whose role is to score goals or points for their team.
The attacker scored two goals in the first half.
3
A person who attempts to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network.
The attacker tried to steal personal data from the company's server.