A senior incident response manager receives a call about some external IPs communicating with internal computers during off hours. Which of the following types of malware is MOST likely causing this issue?

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A botnet is a network of infected computers that are controlled by an attacker, often used for malicious activities such as sending spam or launching attacks. The communication with external IPs during off hours suggests that the internal computers might be part of a botnet.

A Senior Incident Response Manager Receives a Call About Some