A zero-day exploit is a computer security vulnerability that has not been publicly disclosed. These vulnerabilities are typically exploited by hackers before the vendor has had a chance to fix them. This type of attack can be very dangerous, as there is usually no protection against it until a fix is released. In this blog post, we will discuss the definition of zero day exploits, examples of past attacks, and how you can protect your business from these types of attacks.
Zero day exploits are particularly dangerous because they have not been publicly disclosed. This means that there is usually no protection against them until a fix is released. For example, in 2017, Microsoft had a zero day exploit that was used to attack the United States Senate. The attackers were able to exploit the vulnerability before Microsoft had a chance to release a fix.
There have been several other notable zero day exploits in the past, including the Flash Player vulnerability that was used in the Pawn Storm attacks and the Java vulnerability that was used in the BlackHole attack. These attacks were able to exploit vulnerabilities before they were fixed, which allowed the attackers to gain access to sensitive data or install malware on the victims' computers.
On March 23, 2022, Google was alerted about a dangerous zero-day Chrome vulnerability found in all Chromium based browses. An anonymous sender discovered the vulnerability, which is being tracked as CVE-2022-1096.1.
Businesses can protect themselves from zero day exploits by using security products that provide real-time protection against these attacks. These products work by monitoring for vulnerabilities and attacking signatures, which allows them to stop attacks before they can do damage. Additionally, businesses should make sure that their software is up-to-date and patched. By doing this, you can reduce the risk of being attacked by a zero-day exploit. InvGate Insight Asset Monitoring allows you to quickly search for assets with outdated software versions, and take action to have them updated by with local or remote software deployment.
To Summarize:
-A zero day exploit is a computer security vulnerability that has not been publicly disclosed.
-These vulnerabilities are typically exploited by hackers before the vendor has had a chance to fix them.
-This type of attack can be very dangerous, as there is usually no protection against it until a fix is released.
-Businesses can protect themselves from zero day exploits by using security products that provide real-time protection against these attacks.
-Additionally, businesses should make sure that their software is up-to-date and patched.
