Botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices infected with malware that allows cybercriminals to control them remotely for coordinated malicious activities without the owners' knowledge.
Common Uses
- DDoS attacks
- Spam distribution
- Credential theft
- Crypto mining
- Data harvesting
Network Structure
- Command center
- Control servers
- Infected devices
- Communication channels
- Distribution nodes
Attack Methods
- Automated spreading
- Coordinated attacks
- Resource hijacking
- Data extraction
- Network flooding
Detection Signs
- Unusual traffic
- Slow performance
- Strange processes
- Network anomalies
- Resource spikes
Prevention Methods
- Security updates
- Network monitoring
- Endpoint protection
- Access controls
- Traffic analysis
Best Practices
- Regular scanning
- System updates
- Network security
- User education
- Incident response
Botnets pose significant threats to network security and performance.