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vulnerability

[vuhl-ner-uh-bil-i-tee] / ˌvʌl nər əˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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Despite the anti-regulatory headwinds in D.C., states like New York, Indiana, and Maryland all mandate cybersecurity vulnerability assessments for their water systems.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

The faster global warming occurs, the less time the Atlantic Ocean has to adjust, potentially increasing the vulnerability of one of the planet's most important circulation systems.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

Renewable energy and storage will continue to be "structural solutions to the exposure and vulnerability that the external dependence on fossil fuels represents", it added.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

LONDON—Cameras installed on British naval drones sent data to an internet address in China, U.K. officials said, underscoring the vulnerability of military supply chains to Chinese parts.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

All these thoughts went through Clare’s mind, dear reader, because it was his way to puff himself up with outrage in the face of vulnerability.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

Our water system’s decentralized, fragmented nature, perhaps a bit like our electoral system, is a double-edged sword, inasmuch as its vulnerabilities are atomized—at least a single hacker can’t contaminate all the water in the country.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

The tool deployed up to eight autonomous agents that mapped 21 government systems, explored vulnerabilities and changed tactics when blocked, the FT said, describing the attack as a first of its kind.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

"Our assurance and testing processes are designed to identify and address potential vulnerabilities early, and we continue to undertake routine security activity across our systems and equipment," the MoD added.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Visa has been increasing its use of AI to fight fraud through its Visa Vulnerability Agentic Harness platform, a tool designed to help clients identify and fix vulnerabilities to fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen




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