The computer that a hacker uses to execute a DoS or DDoS attack, known as a ____, is completely unaware that it is being used to attack other systems.
A) cookie
B) proxy
C) zombie
D) standby

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A computer that a hacker uses to execute a DoS or DDoS attack is known as a zombie. It is completely unaware that it is being used to attack other systems. A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between a client and another server, and it can be either aware or unaware of the attack. A cookie is a small piece of data sent from a website and stored on the user's computer by the user's web browser while the user is browsing. A standby is a mode in which a device is inactive but ready to start working again quickly. None of the other options are suitable for this context.

The Computer That a Hacker Uses to Execute a DoS