exploit chains
[/ɪkˈsplɔɪt tʃeɪnz/]
nounpl: exploit chains
cadeias de exploração
1. A sequence of multiple security vulnerabilities or exploits linked together to achieve a complete attack or gain unauthorized access to a system
The cybersecurity team discovered exploit chains targeting the company's network infrastructure.
A equipe de cibersegurança descobriu cadeias de exploração direcionadas à infraestrutura de rede da empresa.
2. In cybersecurity, a method where one exploit opens a pathway for another, creating a cascading series of attacks
Modern malware often uses exploit chains to bypass multiple security layers.
Malware moderno frequentemente usa cadeias de exploração para contornar múltiplas camadas de segurança.
This is specialized cybersecurity terminology used primarily in technical, academic, and professional security contexts in both Brazil and the United States. The term became increasingly prominent in the 2010s-2020s as cyberattacks became more sophisticated. Understanding exploit chains is critical for security professionals and is commonly discussed in cybersecurity conferences, certifications (like CEH and OSCP), and corporate security departments.
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