A botnet is a collection of computers that have been infected with a virus and then instructed to attack other systems. 1. A botnet can be used for good purposes, such as spamming or DDoS attacks. False. Botnets are usually used for destructive purposes, such as launching Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks or sending spam emails.
Botnets are used for criminal activity
Botnets are often used for criminal activity.
Botnets can be used for a variety of purposes, not just criminal activity.
All bots are malicious
All bots are malicious.
Some bots are benign and useful.
Every botnet is a tool of the Russian government.
Botnets can infect any device
Botnets can infect any device.
False. Botnets are typically specific to one type of device, such as computers or phones.
Botnets are used to steal information
Botnets are not used to send spam.
Botnets are not used to distribute malware.
Bots can be stopped by using antivirus software
Antivirus software can be used to stop bots from spreading.
Botnets are used to launch cyberattacks
Botnets are often used to launch cyberattacks.
False. Botnets are not typically used to launch cyberattacks.
Botnets can be used to spread malware
A botnet is a group of compromised computers that are controlled by a single entity.
A botnet can be used to spread malware.
Botnets can be used to steal data
A botnet can be used to spread malware.
A botnet can be used to attack websites.
A botnet can be used to spam people.
Botnets can be used for criminal purposes
Botnets can be used for criminal purposes.
A botnet is a network of compromised systems that are controlled by a single hacker or group of hackers.
A botnet is often used to carry out attacks against websites or other systems.
All of the above are true
A botnet can be used for a variety of purposes, such as distributing malware or conducting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
False. A botnet is typically used to distribute malware.
False
A botnet is a collection of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a single person or organization.
A botnet is made up of devices that have been infected with malware.
Conclusion
A botnet is a network of compromised computers that are used to carry out cyberattacks. Some statements about botnets are true and some are not. For example, a botnet can be used for cyberattacks, but it cannot be controlled by one person or organization.
