| comp., MS |
exploit (Malicious code that takes advantage of vulnerabilities in other software in order to take unwanted and unexpected action on impacted systems. An exploit is often used to install other malicious or potentially unwanted software on a target computer without the knowledge or consent of the affected user); security hole (An unintentionally unprotected entry point into an otherwise secure computer, component, application, or other online resource); exploit vulnerability (The vulnerability that makes a computer susceptible to an exploit) |
