Operating System Vulnerabilities

Question 1

What are Unpatched Systems?

Answer 1

Operating systems that have not been updated with the latest security patches or fixes

Question 2

What are Zero-day Vulnerabilities?

Answer 2

Vulnerabilities in software or hardware that are unknown to developers

Question 3

What are Misconfigurations?

Answer 3

Occurs when system settings are improperly configured, leaving the system vulnerable

Question 4

What is Data Exfiltration?

Answer 4

Unauthorized data transfers from within an organization to an external location

Question 5

What are Malicious Updates?

Answer 5

Appear as legitimate security updates but contain malware or exploits