turvaviga

Turvaviga is a Finnish term that translates to "security vulnerability" in English. It refers to a weakness in a system, be it a computer system, software application, or even a physical security measure, that could be exploited by an attacker to compromise the system's confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

These vulnerabilities can arise from various sources, including design flaws, programming errors, misconfigurations, or inadequate security practices. Examples of common turvaviga include buffer overflows, cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws, SQL injection vulnerabilities, and weak authentication mechanisms.

The exploitation of a turvaviga can lead to a range of negative consequences, such as data breaches, unauthorized access to sensitive information, denial-of-service attacks, or the installation of malware. Organizations and individuals actively work to identify, assess, and mitigate these vulnerabilities through practices like regular security audits, penetration testing, and prompt patching of software. Understanding and addressing turvaviga is a critical aspect of maintaining robust cybersecurity.