Zero-day exploit: A cyber-attack that targets a software vulnerability on the day it is discovered by the attackers. Since developers have no warning or time to patch the vulnerability, zero-day exploits are particularly dangerous, often leading to significant damage as defenses have not yet been developed.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D4: Cloud Application Security | CISM D4: Incident Management | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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