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After an exploit is disclosed to the authors of the affected software, the associated vulnerability is often fixed through a [[Patch (computing)|patch]], rendering the exploit unusable.
This is why some [[Black hat (computer security)|black hat hackers]], as well as military or intelligence agency hackers, do not publish their exploits but keep them private.
One scheme that offers zero-day exploits is known as [[exploit as a service]].<ref name=EAA_1>{{cite web| title=Exploit-as-a-service: Cybercriminals exploring potential of leasing out zero-day vulnerabilities| author=Leyden, J.| work=The Daily Swig | Cybersecurity news and views| url=https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/exploit-as-a-service-cybercriminals-exploring-potential-of-leasing-out-zero-day-vulnerabilities| publisher=PortSwigger Ltd| date=16 November 2021| access-date=18 December 2023}}</ref>
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