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Which of the following is a common way for bot malware to be installed on a system?
Which of the following is a common way for bot malware to be installed on a system?
- Downloading from a trusted source
- Manually typing in a command in the terminal
- Installing alongside an antivirus software
- Through a vulnerability in an operating system or application (correct)
What is a Command and Control server responsible for in a botnet?
What is a Command and Control server responsible for in a botnet?
- Sending out spam emails
- Blocking access to the botnet
- Receiving commands from the botnet (correct)
- Creating the bot malware
What is a potential consequence of a large botnet under the control of a malicious actor?
What is a potential consequence of a large botnet under the control of a malicious actor?
- Decreased network traffic
- Increased system efficiency
- A distributed denial of service attack (correct)
- Enhanced cybersecurity measures
