A zero-day exploit is one that takes advantage of a security vulnerability on the same day that the vulnerability becomes generally known. This term was viewed 6,559 times.

A zero-day exploit is one that takes advantage of a security vulnerability on the same day that the vulnerability becomes generally known. This term was viewed 4,175 times.

An attack against a computer or network that is performed only to prove that it can be done. A proof-of-concept exploit generally does not cause harm but shows how a hacker can either breach a network ...

The business of selling software tools to attack a computer or network. Widely available on the Dark Web, the exploit industry is alive and well. See Dark Web and exploit. THIS DEFINITION IS FOR ...