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Glossary Term Zero Day Vulnerability

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What is Zero Day Vulnerability?

Zero-Day Vulnerability: A software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and has not been patched, making systems susceptible to attacks.

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Understanding Zero Day Vulnerability

Zero-day Exploit: A zero-day exploit is a cyber attack that targets vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to the vendor or developer. This type of exploit occurs before a fix or patch is developed, giving cybercriminals the advantage of attacking systems with no available defense.

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