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Exploit

Threats

Zero‑Day Vulnerability Security Patch Sandboxing Endpoint Security

Code or technique that leverages a vulnerability to achieve impact.

Definition

Exploits target vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized capabilities (execution, privilege escalation, data access), often chaining multiple flaws.

In plain English Code or technique that leverages a vulnerability to achieve impact.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Successful exploitation can bypass user controls and compromise sensitive data.

Example

Example: Remote code execution exploit used to deploy spyware.