infiltrative

/ɪnˈfɪltrətɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or involving the gradual and secret entry into a place, organization, or system.
    • The spy used infiltrative tactics to gather information from the enemy base.
    • Doctors studied the infiltrative nature of the disease as it spread through the tissues.
    • The company's security team trained to detect infiltrative attempts by hackers.
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