Vulnerability-based attacks that occur before a patch is available are called ________ attacks.
A)preinstallation
B)stealth
C)malware
D)zero-day

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Zero-day attacks are called so because they occur on the same day that the vulnerability is discovered or made public. As a result, they are hard to detect and prevent using traditional security measures. These attacks are designed to take advantage of an unknown or unpatched vulnerability, which means that antivirus software and other security controls may not yet be able to detect or prevent them.

Vulnerability-Based Attacks That Occur Before a Patch Is Available Are