Which software utility uses cryptographic hashing to verify that a downloaded application patch has not been tampered with or modified by an intermediary threat actor?
Explanation:
Integrity checkers calculate cryptographic hashes (like SHA-256) of files, comparing them to known vendor benchmarks to verify the file hasn't been modified.
What term refers to a network of compromised, malware-infected computers under the remote command of a singular cybercriminal master node, often used to launch massive DDoS actions?
Explanation:
A botnet is a collection of hijacked 'zombie' nodes controlled remotely via Command and Control (C2) servers to execute coordinated cyber operations.
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