👉 In the context of cybersecurity, "exploited" refers to an individual or entity that has been given access to a system or resource, either intentionally or unintentionally, and has then used this access for malicious purposes. This can include accessing sensitive information, stealing data, or causing damage to systems. The term often implies that the "exploitation" of someone's vulnerability is not acceptable in any form. It signifies that the person may have been given an opportunity to exploit a weakness within their system and