A zombie attack involves using compromised computers (zombies) to perform malicious tasks
. The most common type of attack that uses zombies is a distributed denial-of- service (DDoS) attack, where numerous zombie devices flood a target system with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users
. Types of attacks that use zombies:
- DDoS Attacks A large number of zombies overwhelm a target system with traffic
- Botnet Attacks Cybercriminals use botnets to send spam, steal data, and launch DDoS attacks
- Cryptojacking Zombies secretly mine cryptocurrency using the resources of infected devices
- Spam and Phishing Zombies send out spam emails or conduct phishing campaigns to steal sensitive information
- Information Theft Zombies steal login credentials, financial data, and personal information
- Degradation of Service Zombies periodically slow down web services
