Tool detected after computer system attack (7) Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tool detected after computer system attack (7) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HACKSAW.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HACKSAW Tool detected after computer system attack (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Aug 13, 2025
7% RADAR Aircraft detection system (5) The Times Concise Nov 8, 2025
7% INTERNET Vast system of connected computers (8) The Times Concise Nov 1, 2025
6% SLEUTH Detective (6) The Telegraph Quick Dec 1, 2025
6% CLUE Detective's sought-after board game? (4)
6% SETSON Attacks (6) Thomas Joseph Nov 15, 2025
6% VPN Computer security tool (abbr.) (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 9, 2025
5% TEC Detective, in short (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 30, 2025
5% SIEGE Prolonged attack (5) USA Today Nov 30, 2025
5% STING Bee's attack (5) Commuter Nov 28, 2025

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