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The Evolving Landscape of Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Lessons from Microsoft's ZeroDay Quest
V-Spot Research Division
· 24 min read
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Drawing on our direct participation in Microsoft's ZeroDay Quest — where V-Spot researchers ranked 6th globally — this report examines the shifting dynamics of zero-day vulnerability discovery, responsible disclosure frameworks, and the emerging role of AI-augmented security research. We analyse over 200 vulnerability disclosures from the past eighteen months and present a taxonomy of exploitation techniques targeting modern enterprise software.
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Competing against thousands of security researchers and institutions worldwide, V-Spot's research team identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities across Microsoft's product ecosystem, earning recognition among the top ten globally.
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