Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Are Being Weaponized Faster

Zero-day vulnerabilities are being weaponized at unprecedented speed, often within hours of discovery, as underground markets drive high-value purchases of undisclosed exploits. Vendors struggle to release patches quickly, leaving organizations with outdated systems increasingly exposed. Security teams now rely heavily on behavior-based detection to spot unknown threats while attackers frequently chain multiple zero-days to maximize impact. Mobile platforms and cloud infrastructures have also become attractive targets, prompting global CERTs to encourage rapid patching and enhanced intelligence sharing.