Which term is defined as an exploit that takes place before the security community or software developer knows about the vulnerability or has been able to repair it?
A)logic bomb
B)DDoS attack
C)zero-day attack
D)rootkit

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A zero-day attack is when an exploit takes place before anyone is aware of the vulnerability, so they have had zero days to address it. A logic bomb is a type of malware that is programmed to execute when certain conditions are met. A DDoS attack is when a system is overwhelmed with traffic in an attempt to make it unusable. A rootkit is a type of malware that allows an attacker to gain persistent control over a system. None of these options represent a zero-day attack.

Which Term Is Defined as an Exploit That Takes Place