Downloading software that turns unprotected computers into zombies is necessary for a distributed denial-of-service attack to be successful, and the hacker who is behind it must be malicious. Should owners of zombie computers be fined or subjected to some other form of punishment in order to encourage increased computer security? So, why?

Downloading software that turns unprotected computers into zombies is necessary for a distributed denial-of-service attack to be successful, and the hacker who is behind it must be malicious. Should owners of zombie computers be fined or subjected to some other form of punishment in order to encourage increased computer security? So, why?

Management Of Information Security

6th Edition

ISBN:9781337405713

Author:WHITMAN, Michael.

Publisher:WHITMAN, Michael.

Chapter1: Introduction To The Management Of Information Security

Section: Chapter Questions

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