What does Zero-day vulnerability refer to?
- A. An attack that inserts malicious SQL code into input fields to manipulate a database.
- B. The process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access.
- C. Malware that encrypts a victim's files and demands payment for the decryption key.
- D. A software flaw that is exploited by attackers before the vendor releases a fix. ✓
Correct answer
D. A software flaw that is exploited by attackers before the vendor releases a fix.
Explanation
Zero-day vulnerability refers to a software flaw that is exploited by attackers before the vendor releases a fix.