Cybersecurity glossary
Clear definitions of 810 security terms — and how they connect on the interactive map.
Zero-Day Exploit
A zero-day exploit is an attack that targets a software vulnerability that is unknown to the vendor or developer. Because there is no patch available…
Zero-Day VulnerabilityA vulnerability that is unknown to the software vendor and for which no patch is available. Zero-day vulnerabilities are particularly dangerous becau…
ZombieA zombie is a computer that has been infected with malware and is controlled by a botnet herder. These compromised machines are used to conduct malic…