evade detection

idiom

: to avoid being found out or discovered
His criminal activities somehow evaded detection.

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This phishing tactic is particularly effective due to its ability to evade detection mechanisms and exploit human trust. Lars Daniel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 The drones operate in a coordinated manner, turning off their lights to evade detection, complicating tracking efforts. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Cybercriminals are now able to design more convincing phishing attempts, automate the process of finding vulnerabilities and even mimic legitimate user behavior to evade detection. Vijay Pitchumani, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 The government said shipments of firearms components were sometimes wrapped in metal slag or foil to evade detection, but were spotted through X-ray examination by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for evade detection 

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“Evade detection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evade%20detection. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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