What does the term vulnerability mean?

IT Exam Items RepositoryCategory: Cybersecurity EssentialsWhat does the term vulnerability mean?

What does the term vulnerability mean?

  • a weakness that makes a target susceptible to an attack
  • a computer that contains sensitive information
  • a method of attack to exploit a target
  • a known target or victim machine
  • a potential threat that a hacker creates

Explanation: A vulnerability is not a threat, but it is a weakness that makes the PC or the software a target for attacks.

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