exploit

ex·ploit

verb

ikˈsploit/

1.

make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).

"500 companies sprang up to exploit this new technology"

synonyms:utilize, harness, use, make use of,turn/put to good use, make the most of, capitalize on, benefit from;

informalcash in on

"we should exploit this new technology"

noun

ˈekˌsploit/

1.

a bold or daring feat.

"the most heroic and secretive exploits of the war"

synonyms:feat, deed, act, adventure, stunt,escapade; More

2.

a software tool designed to take advantage of a flaw in a computer system, typically for malicious purposes such as installing malware.

"if someone you don't know tweets you a link, it's either spam, an exploit, or probably both"