A malicious application or script that can be used to take advantage of a computer’s vulnerability.
Exploit (Wikipedia)
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Exploit means to take advantage of something (a person, situation, etc.) for one's own end, especially unethically or unjustifiably.
Exploit can mean:
- Exploit (natural resources)
- Exploit (computer security)
- Exploit (video gaming)
- Exploitation of labour, Marxist and other sociological aspects