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What is a collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack?
The correct answer is B. botnet. A botnet is a network of computers or devices that have been infected with malicious software, allowing an attacker to control them remotely. These compromised machines, known as bots or zombies, can be coordinated by the attacker to perform various tasks, including launching…
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What is a collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack?
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- Asubnet
- Bbotnet
- CVLAN
- Dcommand and control
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(29 responses)- A3% (1)
- B93% (27)
- D3% (1)
Explanation
A botnet is a network of computers or devices that have been infected with malicious software, allowing an attacker to control them remotely. These compromised machines, known as bots or zombies, can be coordinated by the attacker to perform various tasks, including launching DDoS attacks by flooding a target system or network with an overwhelming volume of traffic.
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