Zero-day exploits are
A) Software used to hide the existence of malicious software on computer systems
B) Exploits that compromise a previously unknown software vulnerability
C) Computers that perform malicious tasks at the direction of a remote controller
D) Manipulating people into performing desired actions

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Zero-day exploits are exploits that take advantage of a previously unknown software vulnerability. This gives attackers an advantage because the targeted software developers may not be aware of the vulnerability and therefore, may not have released a patch or fix for it.

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