An IT security analyst at a company identifies that a number of workstations have become part of a botnet. Which type of malware is most likely responsible for this?
- Ransomware
- Spyware
- Trojan
- Worm
A botnet is typically composed of a network of infected computers or "zombies," and it's often orchestrated by a worm. Worms can autonomously replicate and spread across a network, making them a common choice for botnet creators.
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