What is a botnet?

IT Questions BankCategory: CCNA CyberOpsWhat is a botnet?

What is a botnet?

  • a group of web servers that provide load balancing and fault tolerance
  • an online video game intended for multiple players
  • a network that allows users to bring their own technology
  • a network of infected computers that are controlled as a group

Explanation: One method of executing a DDoS attack involves using a botnet. A botnet builds or purchases a botnet of zombie hosts, which is a group of infected devices. The zombies continue to create more zombies which carry out the DDoS attack.

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