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Which form of attack is launched using botnets?

The correct answer is D. DDOS. A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices infected by malware that allow hackers to control them. Cyber criminals use botnets to instigate botnet attacks, which include malicious activities such as credentials leaks, unauthorized access, data theft and DDoS attacks.

Submitted by priya_blr· Mar 30, 2026

Question

Which form of attack is launched using botnets?

Options

  • Avirus
  • BEIDDOS
  • CTCP flood
  • DDDOS

How the community answered

(46 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    91% (42)

Explanation

A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices infected by malware that allow hackers to control them. Cyber criminals use botnets to instigate botnet attacks, which include malicious activities such as credentials leaks, unauthorized access, data theft and DDoS attacks.

Topics

#Botnets#DDoS attack#Cybersecurity threats

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