proof-of-concept exploit
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proof-of-concept exploit
An attack against a computer or network that is performed only to prove that it can be done. A proof-of-concept exploit generally does not cause harm but shows how a hacker can either breach a network or take advantage of a vulnerability in the software or possibly the hardware. See proof-of-concept virus and exploit.Copyright © 1981-2025 by The Computer Language Company Inc. All Rights reserved. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY. All other reproduction is strictly prohibited without permission from the publisher.
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