What is a zero-day attack?
- It is an attack that results in no hosts able to connect to a network.
- It is an attack that has no impact on the network because the software vendor has mitigated the vulnerability.
- It is a computer attack that exploits unreported software vulnerabilities.
- It is a computer attack that occurs on the first day of the month.
Explanation: A zero-day attack is an attack on a system that uses vulnerabilities that have not yet been reported to, and mitigated by, the vendor.
Exam with this question: Module 11: Quiz – IPS Technologies Network Security
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What is a zero-day attack?
- an attack that targets software vulnerabilities unknown or unpatched by the software vendor
- an extortion threat directed against a bank, and demanding a huge amount of money within a short response time, typically within a day
- a type of DoS attack that launches within 24 hours after it first infects multiple computers around the world
- a rapid exploit attack of employee login credentials via the use of social engineering techniques
Exam with this question: CCNA Security Chapter 5 Exam (CCNAS v1.2)
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