What is it?
A zero day exploit is a cybersecurity attack that occurs on the same day a weakness is found in software. The software’s creators have not yet released a fix.
Tech Understandability: Advanced
Simple One-Sentence Definition
It is a type of security attack that takes advantage of new vulnerabilities.
Analogy or Comparison
Think of it as a thief who knows about an unguarded door before the owner can lock it.
Why it matters?
Zero day exploits are dangerous because they can cause serious damage before a solution is available.
Fun Fact
The term ‘zero day’ refers to the fact that there are zero days for users or developers to defend against the attack.
Related Terms
Vulnerability: A weakness in software that can be exploited by attackers.
Malware: Software designed to harm, exploit, or otherwise compromise a computer or network.
Patch: A software update made to fix vulnerabilities or improve performance.
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