QuestionQ7

Cyber Threats and Kill Chain Methodology

Which of the following attacks involves an attacker exploiting vulnerabilities in a computer application before the software developer is able to release a patch?

  • A Active online attack
  • B Zero-day attack
  • C Distributed network attack
  • D Advanced persistent attack
Explanation

A zero-day attack takes advantage of a software vulnerability before a patch is available from the developer.

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