vulnerability chains
[/vəlˈnɛrəbɪlɪti tʃeɪnz/]
nounpl: vulnerability chains
cadeias de vulnerabilidade
1. A sequence of interconnected security weaknesses or flaws in software, systems, or infrastructure where one vulnerability can be exploited to access or exploit another, creating a cascading effect
The hacker exploited vulnerability chains to gain unauthorized access to the entire network without detection.
O hacker explorou cadeias de vulnerabilidade para obter acesso não autorizado a toda a rede sem ser detectado.
2. In cybersecurity, a series of related security issues that, when combined, increase the risk or impact of a potential breach
Security auditors identified multiple vulnerability chains that could compromise the system's integrity.
Os auditores de segurança identificaram múltiplas cadeias de vulnerabilidade que poderiam comprometer a integridade do sistema.
This is primarily technical cybersecurity terminology used universally across both Brazilian and American tech industries, particularly in IT security, software development, and enterprise risk management. The term gained prominence with increased focus on advanced persistent threats (APTs) and supply chain attacks in the 2010s-2020s. It is more commonly used in formal security documentation, vulnerability assessments, and threat intelligence reports rather than in casual conversation.
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