GIAC Exam GCCC Topic 5 Question 42 Discussion

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Question #: 42
Topic #: 5

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What is a zero-day attack?

AAn attack that has a known attack signature but no available patch

BAn attack that utilizes a vulnerability unknown to the software developer

CAn attack that deploys at the end of a countdown sequence

DAn attack that is launched the day the patch is released

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Suggested Answer: C

by Gertude at Mar 10, 2024, 03:32 AM

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Helga

1 months ago

Option A? More like a 'zero-brain-cell' attack, am I right? Come on, everyone knows a zero-day is all about the unknown vulnerabilities!

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Diego

2 days ago

C) It's like a sneak attack that catches everyone off guard.

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Joni

6 days ago

B) Exactly! Zero-day attacks are all about exploiting those unknown vulnerabilities.

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Gertude

17 days ago

A) An attack that utilizes a vulnerability unknown to the software developer

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Timothy

1 months ago

Definitely Option B. A zero-day attack is like a ninja - it strikes when you least expect it. Gotta stay on your toes!

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Lynelle

1 days ago

It's so sneaky, catching you off guard.

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Luis

13 days ago

I agree, a zero-day attack is definitely like a ninja.

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Melynda

2 months ago

Haha, Option C is just silly. An attack that deploys at the end of a countdown sequence? What is this, a James Bond movie?

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Mable

6 days ago

Tamra: Definitely, they can be really dangerous since there's no patch available to protect against them.

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Tamra

20 days ago

User 2: Yeah, I agree. Zero-day attacks are pretty sneaky.

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Lasandra

1 months ago

User 1: I think Option B is the correct answer. It's when attackers use a vulnerability unknown to the software developer.

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Francine

2 months ago

I'm going with Option D. The ultimate timing - launching the attack the same day the patch is released. Good luck fixing that one!

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Helene

1 months ago

User 3: I'm not sure, but I think it might be Option A. Known attack signature but no patch available.

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Erinn

1 months ago

User 2: I agree with Erinn. Option B makes the most sense in this context.

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Beckie

1 months ago

User 1: I think it's Option B. It's all about exploiting unknown vulnerabilities.

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Florinda

2 months ago

Option B sounds about right. A zero-day attack exploits a vulnerability that even the software developers are unaware of. Sneaky!

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Glory

2 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think it's important to be aware of zero-day attacks to protect against them.

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Brice

2 months ago

I agree with Herminia, option B seems to be the correct definition.

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Herminia

3 months ago

I think a zero-day attack is when hackers use a vulnerability unknown to the software developer.

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