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Nowadays, every single organization relies on software and Internet services. This dependence brings along a certain degree of vulnerability. Today’s marketplace businesses are more likely to be disrupted by cybercriminals than real-world criminals. A zero day attack is especially intimidating, as it gives hackers a unique opportunity to bypass typical cybersecurity defenses. In this article, I will explain what exactly a zero-day attack is and how you can protect yourself and your organization against such threats.
What Is a Zero Day Attack?
A zero-day attack is an advanced cyberattack that manages to exploit an unknown or newly discovered software/hardware vulnerability.
A zero-day exploit refers to the method used by attackers to infiltrate and deploy the malware into a system.
A zero-day vulnerability is a newly discovered software security flaw that has not yet been patched by the developers and, as a result, can be exploited.
The term “zero-day” is an imaginative time, as this type of cyberattack happens in a very short timeframe from the awareness of the security flaw. Thereby, not giving developers enough time to eradicate or mitigate the potential risks associated with this vulnerability. In zero day attacks, software vendors are reactive, not proactive. Therefore, since patches have not yet been released, the attackers are already making their move.
What Is a Software Vulnerability?
Unintentional defects, as well as programming mistakes in software programs or operating systems, can lead to vulnerabilities. Vulnerabilities generate security gaps that hackers can exploit if they are not fixed.
Anyone can report a vulnerability – a vendor, a researcher, or an in ..
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