Your computer or mobile device may be a zombie if you notice an unusually high drive activity, a slower$-$than$-$normal Internet connection, or connected devices becoming increasingly unresponsive. The chances of your computer or devices becoming part of a botnet greatly increase if your devices are not protected by an effective firewall.

Using our assigned readings for this week, answer the following three questions. Your answer to each question should be a minimum of one detailed paragraph.

$1.$ Have you ever suspected your device is a zombie? Why or why not?

$2.$ How might this have occurred?

$3.$ What steps can you take to fix it and prevent it from happening again?