exploitable flaws
[ɪkˈsplɔɪtəbəl flɔːz]
noun phrasepl: exploitable flaws
falhas exploráveis
1. Weaknesses, defects, or vulnerabilities in a system, product, or process that can be used to one's advantage or that expose something to attack or misuse
The security team identified several exploitable flaws in the software that hackers could use to gain unauthorized access.
A equipe de segurança identificou várias falhas exploráveis no software que hackers poderiam usar para ganhar acesso não autorizado.
2. Deficiencies or imperfections that can be taken advantage of for personal, competitive, or malicious purposes
The competitor found exploitable flaws in our marketing strategy and capitalized on them.
O concorrente encontrou falhas exploráveis em nossa estratégia de marketing e as aproveitou.
The term 'exploitable flaws' is commonly used in both Brazilian and American business, cybersecurity, and software development contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently encountered in discussions about technology security and competitive analysis. In the USA, the term is standard in IT security, penetration testing, and competitive intelligence discussions. The concept reflects a practical, problem-solving approach valued in both cultures' business environments.
Related Idioms & Phrases
low-hanging fruit (easy exploitable flaws)
chink in the armor (critical exploitable flaw)
Achilles heel (fundamental exploitable weakness)
crack in the foundation (structural exploitable flaw)
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