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Glossary: Modern Vulnerabilities, Malware and Physical Attacks

Shadow IT

Technology staff use for work without IT's knowledge or approval, such as Sam's free file-sharing link or Priya pasting complaints into a personal chatbot. It is usually well meant, but data leaves the company and escapes backups.

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Related terms

Rogue deviceCASB (cloud access security broker)Acceptable use policyInsider threat