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Compromise
  • To take over a computer.
  • The disclosure of classified data to persons who are not authorized to receive such data. (DOE 5636. 2A;)
  • An unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive information (FIPS PUB 39;)
  • [Passwords] Disclosing a password, or part of a password, to someone not authorized to know, have or use the password. (FIPS PUB 112;)
  • A violation of the security policy of a system such that an unauthorized disclosure, modification or destruction of sensitive information may have occurred. (NCSC-WA-001-85;)
  • An unauthorized disclosure or loss of sensitive defence data. (OPNAVINST 5239. 1A;; AR 380-380;)
  • The exposure of information or activities to persons not authorized access See Penetration. *The exposure of classified official information or activities to persons not authorized access thereto; hence, unauthorized disclosure NOTE: See Classified Information (IC Staff, Glossary of Intelligence Terms and Definitions, 6/89)