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JK0-018 · Question #814
Pete, a security analyst, has been tasked with explaining the different types of malware to his colleagues. The two malware types that the group seems to be most interested in are botnets and…
The correct answer is B. Botnets are a subset of malware which are used as part of DDoS attacks. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Pete, a security analyst, has been tasked with explaining the different types of malware to his colleagues. The two malware types that the group seems to be most interested in are botnets and viruses. Which of the following explains the difference between these two types of malware?
Options
- AViruses are a subset of botnets which are used as part of SYN attacks.
- BBotnets are a subset of malware which are used as part of DDoS attacks.
- CViruses are a class of malware which create hidden openings within an OS.
- DBotnets are used within DR to ensure network uptime and viruses are not.
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(30 responses)- A20% (6)
- B70% (21)
- C3% (1)
- D7% (2)
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