Which of the following is a type of attack that uses a network of compromised computers (bots) to target a system? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a type of attack that uses a network of compromised computers (bots) to target a system?
A. Man-in-the-middle
B. Phishing
C. SQL injection
D. DDoS (Distributed Denial-of-Service)
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A DDoS attack uses a network of infected computers (botnet) to flood a target with traffic, overwhelming it and causing a denial of service.

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