Fifth-generation attacks are multi-vector, meaning that they target computers and devices controlled by multiple related organizations.[14] They leverage leaked government information about security vulnerabilities, including the 2017 Vault 7 leak.[1] They are large-scale and worldwide.[15] In addition, an important characteristic is that they are polymorphic, meaning that the malware changes its form rapidly to avoid detection. This characteristic is shared with and inherited from fourth generation cyberattacks.[16]