exploitable flaw
[/ɪkˈsplɔɪtəbəl flɔː/]
noun phrasepl: exploitable flaws
falha explorável
1. A weakness or defect in a system, software, security protocol, or structure that can be deliberately used or taken advantage of to cause harm, gain unauthorized access, or achieve an unintended outcome
The security team discovered an exploitable flaw in the firewall that could allow hackers to access sensitive data.
A equipe de segurança descobriu uma falha explorável no firewall que poderia permitir que hackers acessassem dados sensíveis.
2. A vulnerability in design, logic, or implementation that someone with malicious intent can abuse for their advantage
The developer fixed an exploitable flaw in the authentication system before the software was released.
O desenvolvedor corrigiu uma falha explorável no sistema de autenticação antes do lançamento do software.
This term is prevalent in both American and Brazilian tech cultures, particularly in cybersecurity discussions. In the USA, tech companies actively conduct 'bug bounty programs' to find exploitable flaws before malicious actors do. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used as cybersecurity awareness grows, especially in São Paulo's thriving tech sector. The concept is critical to both cultures' approach to software development and information security.
NYC Slang
security hole / backdoor (common in NYC tech community)
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