Botnets are networks of compromised computers that are controlled remotely and surreptitiously
by one or more cyber criminals. How do cyber criminals infect a victim’s computer with bots?
(Select 4 answers)
A.
Attackers physically visit every victim’s computer to infect them with malicious software
B.
Home computers that have security vulnerabilities are prime targets for botnets
C.
Spammers scan the Internet looking for computers that are unprotected and use these “opendoors” to install malicious software
D.
Attackers use phishing or spam emails that contain links or attachments
E.
Attackers use websites to host the bots utilizing Web Browser vulnerabilities
Explanation: