Quizzicle: What is the term for a group of computers that are networked together and used by hackers to steal information?

A botnet is a network of computers that have been infected by malware, allowing a hacker to control them remotely without the knowledge of the owners. These networks of compromised devices are often used to carry out malicious activities such as stealing information, sending spam, or launching denial-of-service attacks.

Botnet
38.25%
Server Cluster
25.50%
Netset
21.12%
Data Bunch
15.14%

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