What is a collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack?
What is a collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack?
A collection of compromised machines that attackers use to carry out a DDoS attack is called a botnet. A botnet is a network of infected devices, usually controlled by malware, that can be remotely managed by an attacker to perform coordinated actions such as overwhelming a target system with traffic, which is characteristic of DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks.
Botnet - It is a collection of internet-connected devices, which may include personal computers (PCs), servers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices, that are infected and controlled by a common type of malware, often unbeknownst to their owner. - Infected devices are controlled remotely by threat actors, often cybercriminals, and are used for specific functions, yet the malicious operations stay hidden from the user. - Botnets are commonly used to send spam emails, engage in click fraud campaigns and generate malicious traffic for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. https://www.techtarget.com/searchsecurity/definition/botnet
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