Zombies and Botnets

Question 1

What is a Botnet?

Answer 1

Network of compromised computers or devices controlled remotely by malicious actors

Question 2

What is a Zombie?

Answer 2

Compromised computer or device that is part of a botnet used to perform tasks using remote commands from the attacker without the user’s knowledge

Question 3

What is a Command and Control Node?

Answer 3

Computer responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of other nodes or devices within a network

Question 4

What are Botnets used for?

Answer 4

■ Act as pivot points
■ Disguise the real attacker
■ Host illegal activities
■ Spam others by sending out phishing campaigns and other malware

Question 5

What is the most common use for a Botnet?

Answer 5

Conducting DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks

Question 6

What is a DDoS attack?

Answer 6

Occurs when many machines target a single victim and attack them at the exact same time

Question 7

How are Botnets used by attackers?

Answer 7

Combine processing power to break through different types of encryption schemes