Abuse is the improper or unauthorized use of computer systems, networks, or resources. This can include unauthorized access, data theft, malware distribution, spam, denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and other malicious activities.
Abuse often violates terms of service, policies, and sometimes even laws. It can cause harm to individual users, organizations, and entire systems. For example, abusing an email account to send spam is an illegitimate use of the service and creates problems for recipients.
To prevent abuse, it’s important to follow security best practices, use strong passwords, regularly update software, and be vigilant for suspicious activity. Promptly detecting and stopping abuse helps protect systems and data from harm.
