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exfiltrated

/ɛksˈflɪtrˌeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does exfiltrated mean?

verb

to remove or extract (sensitive information) secretly or illegally from a computer system or network.

Example

"The hackers exfiltrated sensitive data from the company's database without being detected."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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