Zero Day

A zero day attack is an exploit that takes advantage of an unknown software vulnerability that has not been discovered, disclosed or patched by the software’s developer. This type of attack, also known as an exploit, is particularly dangerous because it exploits a security gap that the vendor is not aware of, meaning there is no existing fix or protection against it.

Characteristics

There are certain characteristics that make zero day attacks particularly dangerous, such as:

Consequences

Zero day attacks can have serious consequences, including:

Organizations should invest in proactive security measures to protect against such attacks, as reactive measures alone may not be enough.

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