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WorksheetsJ808 LO4.1.1 Botnets
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Malware used to take over and link a large number of computers in order to execute a DDOS attack.
Phishing
Zero-Day Exploit
Social Engineering
Backdoor
Botnet
What is a botnet
One device controlled by multiple
A group of devices controlled by a controller
An automated networking protocol
Robots dating website
A _________ is a network of computers on which software has been installed to control them without their user’s knowledge.
botnet
keylogger
patch
What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?
zombie
rootkit
bot
Which virus groups computers together to create a network?
scareware
Melissa
trojan
botnets
Botnets are a collection of
broken computers
denial computers
traffic computers
zombie computers
Which of the follows methods can help to mitigate against a botnet? (Select Two)
Install, run and keep updated a security software package
Install malware software
Open files from unknown sources
Do not click on any links in emails
Fill in the blank.
A _____ is a type of malware that allows a cyber-security attacker to take control of an infected computer system without the user's knowledge
virus
software
bot
adware
Fill in the blank.
A _____ is an interconnected network of infected computer systems
botnet
bot
worm
trojan horse network
What does a botnet do?
Automatically shows adverts
Takes control of infected computers
Gets users to input credit card details
Steals data and information
