A(n) ______________ attack exploits previously unknown vulnerabilities in software applications, hardware, and operating system program code.
A) zero-day
B) rootkit
C) brute force
D) dictionary

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A zero-day attack is an attack that takes place through exploiting previously unknown vulnerabilities in software applications, hardware, and operating system program code. This means that attackers take advantage of flaws that developers are not yet aware of, and have not yet had the chance to patch.

B) A rootkit is a type of malicious software that grants attackers root or administrative access to a system.
C) A brute force attack is a technique where attackers repeatedly try every possible password combination until they find the correct one.
D) A dictionary attack is a technique where attackers use a list of common words or phrases to guess passwords.

A(n) ______________ Attack Exploits Previously Unknown Vulnerabilities in Software Applications