die Sicherheitslücke
Translation
security vulnerability, security flaw, security hole, loophole
Examples
Ein Hacker nutzte eine bekannte Sicherheitslücke.
A hacker exploited a known security vulnerability.
Das Software-Update schließt die Sicherheitslücke.
The software update closes the security vulnerability.
Grammar Patterns
a security vulnerability ((in sth.)) a security vulnerability in something to find a security vulnerability in the system
to close/fix a security vulnerability to close/fix a security vulnerability The developers have fixed the security vulnerability.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schwachstelle, Sicherheitsrisiko (security risk)
Etymology
Composed of 'Sicherheit' (security) and 'Lücke' (gap, hole).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'security gap'. Imagine a hole or gap in a wall of security, which an attacker could exploit.