A zero-day exploit is a cyberattack that occurs on the same day a software vulnerability is discovered, before the software developer can issue a fix. These exploits are highly dangerous as they take advantage of security gaps that are unknown to the software vendor and users, leaving systems vulnerable until a patch is released.

Zero-Day Exploit

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cyberattack

Software vulnerability refers to a flaw or weakness in a software system that can be exploited by an attacker to compromise the system's security, leading to unauthorized access or damage. Identifying and mitigating these vulnerabilities is crucial to maintaining the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of software applications.

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security gaps

Unknown vulnerabilities

Patch release

Systems vulnerability

Highly dangerous exploits

Exploit risks

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