ZERO DAY ATTACK

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ZERO DAY ATTACK
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Maria
John Oh yeah, that's a cybersecurity term.
Hey John, have you ever heard of something
called a "Zero-day"?
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Maria
John Yeah, Zero-day is a sneaky and dangerous
type of vulnerability in software that hackers
discover and keep hidden.
Can you explain what is it exactly?
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John
Maria Wait, so nobody knows about it? How is
that possible?
Exactly! That's why it's called a "Zero-day."
It's like a secret attack because the software
developers have "zero days" to fix it after
hackers discover and exploit it.
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Maria
John Well, they're like digital detectives,
always searching for weak points in software.
Once they discover a weakness, they keep it
stealthy, not revealing it to anyone, not even
the software company, and use it for their
attacks.
Oh, that sounds scary. How do hackers even find
these vulnerabilities?
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Maria
John Exactly! Hackers can use the Zero-day
vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to
systems, steal sensitive data, or spread malware.
It's a big problem because it gives them a huge
advantage over the defenders.
Oh, so it's a surprise attack that leaves us
defenseless?
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Maria
John Well, it's tough since we don't know about
the vulnerability until it's too late. However,
companies work hard to find and fix them as soon
as they're reported. To protect against
zero-day attacks, it is essential to regularly
update software, as these updates often include
patches for such vulnerabilities.
How do we protect ourselves from these attacks?
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Maria
John Absolutely! It's also essential to be
cautious with emails and websites you
visit. Some attacks can begin with cleverly
disguised links that can exploit Zero-days.
So, staying up-to-date with software updates is
the key?
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Maria
John You're welcome! Being cyber-savvy is our
best defense against these sneaky surprises!
Stay safe online!
This has been eye-opening. I'll be more careful
and keep my digital doors locked from now
on! Thanks for the information!
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