Definition ∞ Real-time detection failure occurs when a security system or monitoring mechanism fails to identify a malicious activity as it is happening. This operational lapse allows attackers to execute exploits, exfiltrate assets, or manipulate systems without immediate intervention, often resulting in significant losses before the compromise is recognized. In the context of digital assets, it can pertain to the failure of fraud detection systems, anomaly alerts, or intrusion prevention tools within exchanges or decentralized protocols. Such failures underscore the need for advanced, proactive security analytics and rapid response capabilities.
Context ∞ News reports frequently highlight real-time detection failures as a contributing factor to large-scale hacks and exploits in the digital asset space. The current situation emphasizes the continuous need for upgrading security infrastructure with sophisticated AI-driven monitoring and behavioral analytics. A critical future development is the integration of threat intelligence feeds and collaborative security efforts across the industry to improve collective detection capabilities.
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