vulnerable process
[/ˈvʌlnərəbl ˈprɑːses/]
nounpl: vulnerable processes
processo vulnerável
1. A computer process or application that has security weaknesses or flaws that can be exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or cause system damage
The system administrator identified a vulnerable process running on the server that needed immediate patching.
O administrador de sistemas identificou um processo vulnerável rodando no servidor que precisava ser corrigido imediatamente.
2. In cybersecurity, any running program or service with unpatched security holes or configuration issues
Hackers exploited the vulnerable process to breach the company's network.
Os hackers exploram o processo vulnerável para invadir a rede da empresa.
This is technical jargon predominantly used in cybersecurity, IT operations, and software development communities in both Brazil and the United States. It gained prominence with increased corporate emphasis on cybersecurity following high-profile data breaches. In Brazil, there is growing awareness of this term among businesses due to increased regulatory requirements like LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados).
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