Question

Which type of computer security attack involves exploiting software vulnerabilities that have not been patched or updated?

A Phishing Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Brute force attack Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Zero-day exploit Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Social engineering Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

A zero-day exploit is a computer security attack that involves exploiting software vulnerabilities that have not been patched or updated by the software vendor.

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