A Botnet Is a

question 25

Multiple Choice

A botnet is a

• A) collection of a few hundred hijacked Internet computers that have been set up to forward traffic, including spam and viruses, to other computers on the Internet.
• B) piece of software code that inserts itself into a host or operating system to launch DoS attacks.
• C) piece of code in a worm that spreads rapidly and exploits some known vulnerability.
• D) coordinated network of computers that can scan and compromise other computers and launch DoS attacks.

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Definitions:

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for securities of similar risk and maturity.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return, reflecting the time value of money.

Annuity

A fiscal instrument that provides a stable flow of funds to an individual, often employed as a means of financial support for retired individuals.

Extraordinary Loss

A loss resulting from events that are both unusual and infrequent, often reported separately on financial statements.