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Zero-Day exploit Last modified: Monday, November 13, 2006
Called either Day Zero or Zero-Day, it is an exploit that takes advantage of a security vulnerability on the same day that the vulnerability becomes publicly or generally known. Zero-Day exploits are usually posted by well-known hacker groups. Software companies may issue a security bulletin or advisory when the exploit becomes known, but companies may not be able to offer a patch to fix the vulnerability for some time after.
eSecurity Planet  A resource for daily information on e-security targeted to IT managers. The site provides users with information from a variety of sources, including experts at security product and services firms, and the consultants who follow the security industry. ComputerWorld: How to protect your company from 'zero-day' exploits No enterprise can protect itself entirely against zero-day exploits. However, companies can take reasonable steps to ensure a high probability of protection. eWeek: Zero-Day Exploit Targets IE Exploit code for a critical flaw in fully patched versions of Microsoft Corp.'s Internet Explorer browser has been released on the Internet, putting millions of Web surfers at risk of computer hijack attacks. Open Networks Today Networking news moves at a fast pace, and Open Networks Today lets you keep up with it. Open Networks Today offers its readers the ability to control how news is presented through customizing content filters, discussions, and news feed links.	Related Categories Ethics Security Viruses Related Terms countermeasure hacker hacking malicious code Microsoft operating system patch security software Trojan horse virus worm Shop for: Books - Marcus Sachs and Marcus H. Sachs - Zero-Day Exploit: Countdown to Darkness Products Release Date: July 21, 2004 Compare all matches: 2 Store Offers from $4-$42 Top Store Offers Amazon - 41.67 Amazon Marketplace - 3.95 more stores...