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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