Practice Bots / Botnets - 1.8 | Module 6: Basic Malware Analysis | Introductory Cyber Security
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a bot?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about computers that are under someone else's control.

Question 2

Easy

Name one method bots use to spread.

πŸ’‘ 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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about computers that are taken over by attackers.

Question 2

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

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider whether a network implies more than one machine or not.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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

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

Question 2

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

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on user education and technical solutions that protect systems.

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