Zero-day Vulnerabilities

A zero-day vulnerability is a security flaw in software that developers haven't yet identified or fixed. hackers can exploit these vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access, steal data, or cause damage before the company becomes aware and issues a security patch. Because the flaw is unknown to the software creator, it is especially dangerous, and systems remain vulnerable until a fix is developed and applied. The term "zero-day" reflects that developers have had zero days to address the issue, making timely detection and response critical to cybersecurity.