Botnets function with the use of ________.
A)malware
B)middleware
C)application software
D)firmware

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Botnets utilize malware to infect and take control of large numbers of devices, typically through a coordinated attack leveraging vulnerabilities in software or operating systems. Once infected, these devices can be used to carry out a range of malicious activities, from launching DDoS attacks to stealing sensitive data. Middleware, application software, and firmware can all play a role in facilitating the communication and control of botnets, but it is the underlying malware that provides the essential mechanism for executing the botnet's operations.

Botnets Function with the Use of ________