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What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?
To control the operating system and mislead applications and users
What is a bot (or zombie) in the context of cyber attacks?
A computer that is under the control of an attacker
What is the primary purpose of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack?
To disrupt the availability of a target system or network
What does the term 'exploit' refer to in the context of cyber attacks?
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What is the purpose of anti-forensic techniques like log wiping and time stomping?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three factors that an attacker can compromise during the exploit step?
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What is the purpose of patching a system with malicious code, as mentioned in the context of cyber attacks?
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What is the primary use of a botnet army, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of a 'click fraud' attack, as mentioned in the text?
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What is the purpose of a command and control system, as mentioned in the context of military settings?
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