The Mirai Bots in the KrebsOnSecurity

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Mirai bots in the KrebsOnSecurity.com attack were ________.

• A) client hosts
• B) server hosts
• C) IoT devices
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A rule of thumb that suggests a course of action or guides problem solving but does not guarantee an optimal solution.

Cognitive Schema

A mental framework that helps organize and interpret information, based on past experiences and knowledge.

Cognitive Heuristic

Simple, efficient rules which people often use to form judgments and make decisions; they are mental shortcuts that reduce the cognitive load of making a decision.

Proposition

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.