Zero-day attacks present a significant security challenge, exploiting vulnerabilities before they can be patched. A study showed 80% of successful breaches in 2020 were due to such exploits. Despite the difficulty in fully preventing these attacks, adopting a preventative security strategy, prioritizing developer enablement, and maintaining a robust bug bounty program can mitigate risks. Effective defense also involves streamlining security tools and encouraging developer-driven threat modeling. Although eliminating zero-day threats is unfeasible, enhancing code security and fostering a security-conscious culture can significantly reduce vulnerability.

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