Fundamentals of Information Systems
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ISBN: 9781337097536
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 9, Problem 1DQ
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Answer whether the owners of zombie computers should be fined or punished.
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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?
A malevolent hacker has to download malware that turns unprotected machines into zombies in order to carry out a distributed denial-of-service attack. Should those who allow their computers to become "zombies" be penalized in some way in order to increase overall online safety? So, why?
To launch a successful distributed denial-of-service attack, the malicious hacker must first download malware that turns unprotected machines into zombies.
Should zombie computer owners be fined or otherwise penalised in order to promote better computer security?
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Fundamentals of Information Systems
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- For a distributed denial of service attack to be effective, the hacker must first download malware that turns vulnerable machines into zombies. Should those who allow their computers to become "zombies" be penalized in order to increase online safety? So, why?arrow_forwardFor a distributed denial of service attack to be effective, the hacker must first download malware that turns vulnerable machines into zombies. Should those who allow their computers to be used as zombies to be penalized in any way? So, why?arrow_forwardThe malevolent hacker must download malware that turns unprotected machines into zombies in order to carry out a successful distributed denial-of-service attack. Should zombie computer owners face fines or other penalties to promote higher levels of computer security? So, why?arrow_forward
- This kind of assault, known as a "distributed denial of service attack," requires only one person to pull off. Just what is it?arrow_forwardHow is it that a single individual may coordinate the carrying out of a distributed denial of service attack?arrow_forwardAlthough an individual cannot organize a distributed denial-of-service attack, what is it?arrow_forward
- Is it possible for a single person to carry out an attack that results in a distributed denial of service?arrow_forwardA denial of service attack might have serious consequences for regular email. Put your new knowledge to use and come up with a plan to stave off future assaults.arrow_forwardThe execution of a distributed denial of service assault might be coordinated by a single person working alone. How is it that this is possible?arrow_forward
- A distributed denial-of-service attack cannot be orchestrated by a person, but what is it?arrow_forwardA "distributed denial of service assault" is what we call this kind of attack, and it can be orchestrated by only one person. How do you define it?arrow_forwardIs it true that nobody has ever been able to mount a successful distributed denial of service attack?arrow_forward
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