Practice Bots / Botnets (1.8) - Basic Malware Analysis - Introductory Cyber Security
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Bots / Botnets

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Question 1 Easy

What is a bot?

💡 Hint: Think about computers that are under someone else's control.

Question 2 Easy

Name one method bots use to spread.

💡 Hint: These are all types of software or techniques involved in infection.

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Question 1

What is a bot?

Compromised computer that can be controlled remotely
Malware designed to spread to other computers
A type of command and control software

💡 Hint: Think about computers that are taken over by attackers.

Question 2

True or False: A botnet is a single compromised computer.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider whether a network implies more than one machine or not.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the effects of botnets on e-commerce websites during peak shopping seasons. What strategies can these websites implement to mitigate risks?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of lost revenue during high-traffic times and think about technical measures.

Challenge 2 Hard

Propose a detailed plan for a small business to prevent becoming part of a botnet. What key areas should they focus on?

💡 Hint: Focus on user education and technical solutions that protect systems.

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