While Most Attacks Take Advantage of Vulnerabilities That Someone Has

question 34

Short Answer

While most attacks take advantage of vulnerabilities that someone has already uncovered, a(n) ____________________ attack occurs when an attacker discovers and exploits a previously unknown flaw.

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Definitions:

Resistance

A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current, expressed in ohms (Ω).

Electromotive Force

A difference in potential that drives electric current from one point to another, measured in volts.

Voltage

The electrical potential difference between two points in a circuit, driving the flow of current.

Horsepower

A measure of power for electric and mechanical devices.