exploit

Example Sentences

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"Claude Mythos Preview demonstrates what is now possible for defenders at scale, and adversaries will inevitably look to exploit the same capabilities."

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A young person who chooses a career in cybersecurity, whether in the military or in the private sector, is providing a timely service to his country by bridging the digital gap that attackers actively exploit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It urged the crypto industry to adopt new protective measures before quantum computers become powerful enough to exploit those vulnerabilities.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Fortunately, thus far, many of these videos, whether they exploit the living, resurrect the dead or just make stuff up are … less than convincing.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Unlike eagles, humans could choose when and where to ignite a flame, and they were able to exploit fire for any number of tasks.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari