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Record 1 2021-03-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Software
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • IT Security
DEF

A computer threat that tries to exploit computer application vulnerabilities that are unkown to others or undisclosed to the software developer.

CONT

While being current on patch levels will protect against the known vulnerabilities, it cannot protect against a day-zero exploit; only proper preparation will be effective against the unknown.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logiciels
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

La technologie d'image disque peut être utilisée pour restaurer l'état de bon fonctionnement d'un système suite à infection virale classique ou à une attaque du jour zéro.

Spanish

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