CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1826

In a botnet, mailbot logs into a particular type of system for making coordinated attack attempts. What type of system is this?

A. Chat system
B. SMS system
C. Email system
D. Log system
E. Kernel system
F. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
In order to coordinate the activity of many infected computers, attackers have used coordinating systems known as botnets. In a botnet, the malware or mailbot logs in to an Internet Relay Chat channel or other chat system. The attacker can then give instructions to all the infected systems simultaneously.