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Changing short description from "a method to compromise computer systems" to "Method of attack on computer systems" |
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{{Short description|
An '''exploit''' (from the English verb ''to exploit'', meaning "to use something to one’s own advantage") is a method or piece of code that takes advantage of [[Vulnerability (computer security)|vulnerabilities]] in [[software]], [[Application software|applications]], [[Computer network|networks]], [[operating systems]], or [[Computer hardware|hardware]], typically for malicious purposes.
These vulnerabilities, essentially flaws or weaknesses in the system's defenses, allow exploits to identify flaws, bypass security measures, gain unauthorized access to systems, take control of systems, install malware, or steal sensitive data.
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