intrusion

//ɪnˈtɹuːʒən//
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Noun

intrusionSingular
intrusionsPlural
1

The act of entering a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.

The security system detected an intrusion into the building.

2

An unwanted disturbance or interruption of someone's privacy or personal space.

She felt that the constant phone calls were an intrusion into her private life.

3

The unauthorized access to a computer system or network.

The company installed new software to detect network intrusions.