What it is
A vulnerability is a weakness in
a set of instructions for your computer, made up of code. Apps, games, and browsers are all examples of software. Physical parts of your device.
How it works
When someone finds a vulnerability, they’ll often try to let the owner of the software, hardware, or service know about it. This is known as vulnerability disclosure.
People who find and report vulnerabilities are not usually
wanting to cause harm
- a professional security tester, testing the software for a client, or
- a curious university student testing their security knowledge.