The term "original attack" refers to a type of cyber-attack that is designed to exploit vulnerabilities in software or hardware, often through the use of malware. This type of attack is typically carried out by hackers with the intention of gaining unauthorized access to computer systems and stealing sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, or other personal data. The term "original" refers to the fact that this type of attack is one of the first methods used by cybercriminals to infiltrate a system, often through phishing emails or malicious websites.