Practice Zero-day Exploits (2.2.6) - Common Types of Cyber Threats - Cyber Security Basic
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Zero-Day Exploits

Practice - Zero-Day Exploits

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Question 1 Easy

What is a zero-day exploit?

💡 Hint: What happens on the same day a vulnerability is identified?

Question 2 Easy

Why are zero-day exploits particularly dangerous?

💡 Hint: Consider the timeline between discovery and patch availability.

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Question 1

What is a zero-day exploit?

A vulnerability discovered before any attack
An attack occurring the same day a vulnerability is found
A software patch released the day it is needed

💡 Hint: Think of the timeline from discovery to attack.

Question 2

True or False: Zero-day exploits can only affect large organizations.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider who uses common software.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a scenario where a startup faces a zero-day exploit leading to data loss. Analyze the long-term effects on its growth trajectory and customer trust.

💡 Hint: Think about how consumers value trust and security.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the ethical considerations for researchers who discover zero-day vulnerabilities. Should they disclose them publicly, or wait for a fix?

💡 Hint: Consider the repercussions of both actions.

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