Primary definition
an attacker creates malware or malicious payloads to use against the target by designing new forms of malware. Modifying existing programs to better match the vulnerabilities they're trying to exploit
Also known asweaponize · weaponised · weaponized · weaponising · weaponizing · malware development · payload creation · exploit development · malware crafting · payload crafting
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NICCS
an attacker creates malware or malicious payloads to use against the target by designing new forms of malware. Modifying existing programs to better match the vulnerabilities they're trying to exploit
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Weaponization. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/weaponization
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