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Compromised is an adjective that describes something that has been exposed to risk or danger, particularly due to a breach in security or loss of integrity. It refers to a situation where the security, safety, or reliability of a person, system, organization, or object has been compromised, that is, weakened or violated.
When used in the context of cybersecurity, compromised often refers to a computer network, system, or personal data that has been infiltrated or accessed by unauthorized individuals or malicious software. In this sense, it implies that the security measures protecting the system have been breached, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or privacy infringement.
The compromised state implies a loss of control or lack of protection over the affected subject, making it susceptible to harm or exploitation. It can result from various factors, such as weak passwords, social engineering, software vulnerabilities, or physical breaches.
In a broader sense, compromised can also describe situations where a person or entity makes concessions or sacrifices in order to reach an agreement, commonly referred to as a compromise. It implies that compromises have been made in order to meet common ground or find a middle point between different interests, needs, or opinions.
Overall, compromised denotes a condition of vulnerability, risk, or weakened integrity, whether it relates to security breaches or concessions in reaching agreements.
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The word "compromised" originates from the Latin word "comprimere", which is a combination of the prefix "com-" (meaning "together") and the verb "primere" (meaning "to press"). In Latin, "comprimere" referred to the act of pressing or squeezing together. Over time, the word developed an extended meaning of combining or adjusting conflicting interests, leading to the modern sense of "compromised" as something that has been weakened, damaged, or placed in a vulnerable position due to a settlement or agreement that may not fully satisfy all parties' original demands.
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