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Everything about Botnet

Collection of compromised internet-connected devices controlled by a third party

A botnet is a group of Internet-connected devices, each of which runs one or more bots. Botnets can be used to perform distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, steal data, send spam, and allow the attacker to access the device and its connection. The owner can control the botnet using command and control (C&C) software. The word "botnet" is a portmanteau of the words "robot" and "network". The term is usually used with a negative or malicious connotation. Wikipedia →

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  1. Overview
  2. Architecture
  3. Core components
  4. Command and control
  5. Construction
  6. Common uses
  7. Smartphones
  8. Residential proxy
  9. Market
  10. Phishing
  11. Countermeasures
  12. Historical list of botnets

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