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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In cybersecurity terms, a vulnerability is a weakness in a system that allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access.
A
WAN
B
vulnerabilities
C
worm
D
backdoor
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A vulnerability in security refers to a weakness or opportunity in an information system that cybercriminals can exploit and gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Vulnerabilities weaken systems and open the door to malicious attacks.

Detailed explanation-2: -A vulnerability is a weakness that can be exploited by cybercriminals to gain unauthorized access to a computer system. After exploiting a vulnerability, a cyberattack can run malicious code, install malware, and even steal sensitive data.

Detailed explanation-3: -A vulnerability is a weakness in an IT system that can be exploited by an attacker to deliver a successful attack. They can occur through flaws, features or user error, and attackers will look to exploit any of them, often combining one or more, to achieve their end goal.

Detailed explanation-4: -Explanation: A security bug also known as security defect is a software bug that attackers can take advantage to gain unauthorized access in a system. They can harm legitimate users, compromise data confidentiality and integrity.

Detailed explanation-5: -A vulnerability in cyber security refers to any weakness in an information system, system processes, or internal controls of an organization. These vulnerabilities are targets for lurking cybercrimes and are open to exploitation through the points of vulnerability.

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