Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v11) — Question 386

Mirai malware targets IoT devices.
After infiltration, it uses them to propagate and create botnets that are then used to launch which types of attack?

Answer options

• A. MITM attack
• B. Password attack
• C. Birthday attack
• D. DDoS attack

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, as Mirai is primarily known for creating botnets that perform Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks by overwhelming targeted systems. The other options, such as MITM, Password, and Birthday attacks, do not represent the primary modus operandi of Mirai malware, which focuses on leveraging IoT devices for DDoS purposes.