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lapsus

American  
[lap-suhs, lahp-soos] / ˈlæp səs, ˈlɑp sʊs /

noun

  1. a slip or lapse.


lapsus British  
/ ˈlæpsəs /

noun

  1. formal a lapse or error

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Etymology

Origin of lapsus

1660–70; < Latin lāpsus; lapse

Example Sentences

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Cybersecurity analysts have linked the hack to individuals linked to an alliance of cybercriminals called Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.

From Barron's

A group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has claimed responsibility.

From BBC

A group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has claimed responsibility for the hack.

From BBC

A group calling itself Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, which was behind cyber attacks on UK retailers including M&S earlier this year, has claimed responsibility for the JLR hack.

From BBC

These kinds of tactics were used by a group called Lapsus$ which was made up of English speaking teenagers - two of whom were arrested and convicted in the UK in 2023.

From BBC