Description
Conduct research on the internet and write a two page (400 words or more) on how zero day attack vulnerabilities are discovered. Include in the paper some of the most recent zero day attacks. Also, describe how to defend against zero day attacks. Include references and cite sources.
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: ZERO-DAY VULNERABILITIES AND VULNERABILITY ATTACKS
Zero-day Vulnerabilities and Vulnerability Attacks
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ZERO-DAY VULNERABILITIES AND VULNERABILITY ATTACKS
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Zero-day vulnerabilities and vulnerability attacks
When a software vendor o developer creates a software or a system, they may realize a
weakness or a vulnerability within their systems or software that can be exploited by hackers
or other malicious programs. As such, software and system vendors often develop patches for
their software systems so as to address the identified vulnerability within the shortest time
possible to reduce chances of their users or clients becoming victims. Unfortunately, the
developers may only realize the vulnerabilities after they have been exploited and there may
be numerous attacks before the patch can be developed or before all users can apply the patch...