GIAC Exam GCCC Topic 5 Question 42 Discussion

Actual exam question for GIAC's GCCC exam

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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5 days 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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7 days 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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26 days 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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27 days ago

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

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1 months ago

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

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