Payloads

In the context of technology and engineering, a "payload" refers to the main cargo or the primary useful material carried by a vehicle, device, or system. For example, in space exploration, the payload is the satellite, scientific instruments, or equipment transported into space. In cybersecurity, a payload is the part of malicious software that performs the harmful action, such as deleting files or stealing data. Essentially, it’s what a system or device is intended to deliver or accomplish, often representing the core purpose or effect of an operation or mission.