Published October 13, 2016
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Exploit pricing – analysis of the market in digital weapons
Description
The market for exploits is experiencing rapid growth. Pricing is largely determined by the product under attack. Other influences on price include quality, penetration force and options. Both zero-day and current prices are relevant. Incidents and temporal progress reduce the value of an exploit.
Notes
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