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Compromise in information security means unauthorized access or control over a system, network, or data, often resulting from exploiting vulnerabilities like software bugs, weak credentials, or misconfigurations. It indicates that an attacker has bypassed security measures to read, modify, or disrupt resources without permission.
Such compromises pose risks including data theft, unauthorized system manipulation, and persistent attacker presence. Detecting and containing compromises requires monitoring for unusual activity, applying timely patches, and enforcing strong access controls to limit attacker movement and reduce the impact of exploited weaknesses.
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