Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) — Question 57

A botnet can be managed through which of the following?

Answer options

• A. IRC
• B. E-Mail
• C. Linkedin and Facebook
• D. A vulnerable FTP server

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as IRC (Internet Relay Chat) has historically been used to communicate with and manage botnets due to its real-time messaging capabilities. Options B, C, and D are not typically associated with botnet management; E-Mail is too slow for real-time control, social media platforms like Linkedin and Facebook are not designed for this purpose, and while a vulnerable FTP server may be exploited, it is not a primary method for botnet management.