Zero-Day

A software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor and therefore has no patch available at the time it is exploited.

  • On May 12, 2017, the WannaCry ransomware attack rapidly infected over 300,000 computers worldwide, affecting critical systems like hospitals and manufacturing plants. Exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability known as EternalBlue, it demanded a ransom in Bitcoin. Cybersecurity weaknesses were exposed, prompting global reforms to enhance digital resilience and address vulnerabilities.

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