Exploits Explained: How They Work, Types, and Mitigation | UpGuard

This document is an instructional overview of exploits and exploit kits: it defines how exploits work, classifies exploit types (hardware, software, network, personnel, physical), describes attack vectors (remote, local, client), gives historical examples (EternalBlue/WannaCry, Yahoo breach), and recommends mitigations such as timely patching, vendor risk management, and defense-in-depth.