exploit

Missoula MT

Description

ex·ploit (ĕk′sploit′, ĭk-sploit′) n. 1. An act or deed, especially a brilliant or heroic one. See Synonyms at feat1. 2. Computers A program or system designed to take advantage of a particular error or security vulnerability in computers or networks. tr.v. (ĭk-sploit′, ĕk′sploit′) ex·ploit·ed, ex·ploit·ing, ex·ploits 1. To employ to the greatest possible advantage: exploit one's talents. 2. To make use of selfishly or unethically: a corporation that exploited peasant labor.