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Cybersecurity & Cryptography
Q30 / 100
What is a botnet?
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The correct answer is B) A network of compromised computers (bots) controlled by an attacker to perform coordinated tasks like DDoS, spam, or credential stuffing
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Correct Answer
A network of compromised computers (bots) controlled by an attacker to perform coordinated tasks like DDoS, spam, or credential stuffing
Explanation
Botnets (Mirai, Emotet) infect devices (PCs, IoT) with malware. The command-and-control (C2) server issues commands. Used for DDoS, spam, cryptomining, and data theft.
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