A malconfiguration refers to an intentional, unauthorized change to the configuration settings of a system, network, or application by a malicious actor, typically with the goal of creating a backdoor for future access or facilitating data exfiltration. Malconfigurations can involve modifications to security controls, access permissions, network settings, or other configurations, and can be challenging to detect and mitigate, as they often leverage legitimate tools and systems.
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