What is a Zero-Day Exploit?
Zero-day exploits are among the most dangerous threats in IT security. They exploit previously unknown vulnerabilities in software for which no protective measures yet exist, which makes them particularly insidious. This type of attack is often used by hackers, but also by secret services, to compromise systems undetected. In this article, you will learn how zero-day exploits work, what forms they can take and how you can best protect yourself against them.