According to Symantec, what is a botnet?
A) systems infected with the same virus strain
B) groups of systems performing remote tasks without the users' knowledge
C) groups of computers configured to steal credit card records
D) compromised systems opening communication to an IRC channel

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A botnet is a network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a hacker to perform tasks without the knowledge of the system's owner.

According to Symantec, What Is a Botnet