An exploit is a piece of software, data, or sequence of commands that takes advantage of a vulnerability in a system or application. The goal of an exploit is to cause unintended behavior or gain unauthorized access to sensitive data. Exploits are used by hackers for malicious purposes, such as installing malware.
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