How Zero-Day Exploits Are Bought & Sold

Most of you already know that a zero-day exploit is an exploit that has not yet been revealed to the software vendor or the public. As a result, the vulnerability that enables the exploit hasn’t been patched. This means that someone with a zero-day exploit can hack into any system that has that particular configuration or software, giving them free reign to steal information, identities, credit card info, and spy on victims.

Developing a zero-day is the “Holy Grail” for elite hackers as it can bring significant notoriety, rewards, and maybe even great wealth. Those are just some of the… more

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