The role of the database is to persist the data over time, though manipulation is done via an array containing these objects, rather than referring to the database continually.

数据库的作用是长时间持久化数据，但这是通过包含这些对象的数组实现的，而不是不断地引用数据库。

youdao

There is a dizzying array of exploits, attack vectors, ransom attempts and social manipulation that blanket cyber crime is now using to access personal information.

FORBES: Don't Forget The Cyber Criminals