{"id":1954,"date":"2021-11-29T09:04:33","date_gmt":"2021-11-29T16:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/?p=1954"},"modified":"2021-11-29T09:04:35","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T16:04:35","slug":"what-is-a-zero-day-hack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/what-is-a-zero-day-hack\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Zero-Day Hack?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A faulty security patch released earlier this month exposed every version of Windows to a zero-day exploit. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Because it has happened again, millions of Windows users must be on high alert once more. Now, what is a zero-day exploit, you may ask?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Zero-Day exploit allows an unknown malware in software or hardware and can cause complex issues long before anybody notices anything is amiss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67-624x327.png 624w, https:\/\/www.karlstechnology.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/My-Post-67.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft thought it had successfully patched the vulnerability in November, but the exploit allowed the virus to escalate privileges, allowing it to take control of a PC and extend its assaults throughout the user&#8217;s network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#8220;We are aware of the disclosure and will do what is necessary to keep our customers safe and protected. An attacker using the methods described must already have access and the ability to run code on a target victim&#8217;s machine,&#8221;\u00a0a Microsoft spokesperson told BleepingComputer when asked for more details regarding this vulnerability.<\/p><cite>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bleepingcomputer.com\/news\/security\/malware-now-trying-to-exploit-new-windows-installer-zero-day\/\">Bleeping Computer<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft users must stay vigilant when utilizing their Windows operating systems. Be sure to keep your computer up to date through the &#8220;Check for updates&#8221; in the System Settings app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>For inquiries with computer issues, call us at\u00a0<a href=\"tel:1-800-620-5285\">1-800-620-5285<\/a>. \u00a0Karls Technology is a nationwide computer service company with offices in many major cities. This blog post was brought to you by our staff at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hialeahcomputerrepair.com\/\">Hialeah Computer Repair Service<\/a>. If you need computer repair in Hialeah, FL please call or text the local office at<a href=\"tel:469-299-9005\"> <a href=\"tel:786-780-1540\">(786) 780-1540<\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A faulty security patch released earlier this month exposed every version of Windows to a zero-day exploit. Because it has happened again, millions of Windows users must be on high alert once more. Now, what is a zero-day exploit, you may ask? 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