Ian is beginning his studies toward a degree in computer security. He knows that he has a lot to learn and wants as solid a footing in the basics as he can get. He has asked you to come over and help him make sure he's got a good grasp of the fundamentals.
-Moving on, you ask Ian what type of computers commonly participate in a DDoS attacks. He answers ____.
A) zombies
B) bots
C) both a. and b.
D) neither a. nor b.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Both zombies and bots are often used in DDoS attacks. Zombies are computers that have been compromised and are under the control of an attacker while bots are programs that can be installed on computers to allow them to be controlled remotely. Both can be used to send requests to a target server or website in large numbers, overloading it and causing it to crash or become unavailable.

Ian Is Beginning His Studies Toward a Degree in Computer