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Misconfiguration
Security
Security settings set up the wrong way.
Definition
A misconfiguration is a mistake in settings—like making a database public, leaving a default password, or exposing a cloud storage bucket.
In plain English
Security settings set up the wrong way.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Many data leaks happen without “advanced hacking”—just bad settings.
Example
Example: A cloud folder is accidentally set to “public” and anyone can download files.