Which type of malware takes advantage of a vulnerability on an endpoint or server?

The correct answer is A. technique. An exploit is a type of malware that takes advantage of a vulnerability on an endpoint or server to execute malicious code, gain unauthorized access, or perform other malicious actions. Exploits can be categorized into known and unknown (i.e., zero-day) exploits, depending on…

Submitted by haru.x· Apr 18, 2026Endpoint Security

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Atechnique
Bpatch
Cvulnerability
Dexploit

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A
92% (59)
B
2% (1)
C
5% (3)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

An exploit is a type of malware that takes advantage of a vulnerability on an endpoint or server to execute malicious code, gain unauthorized access, or perform other malicious actions. Exploits can be categorized into known and unknown (i.e., zero-day) exploits, depending on whether the vulnerability is publicly disclosed or not. Exploits can target various types of software, such as operating systems, browsers, applications, or network devices.

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#Malware#Vulnerabilities#Attack Techniques#Endpoint Security

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