Locked What is a botnet and what does it do?

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A botnet is a network of many computers or devices controlled by a malicious person or organization. The botnet infiltrates computers, usually through malicious software, and installs a kind of slave software called "zombie" or "bot" on these computers. These slaves become part of the botnet by connecting to the host controlling the affected devices.

Botnets are often used for network attacks, spamming, phishing, password cracking, data stealing and other malicious activities. A botnet can be a powerful tool for attackers because it has a large amount of computing power and resources. A botnet can help an attacker carry out cyberattacks at scale, disable targets or gain access to sensitive information.

A botnet is often secretly controlled by the attacker, and affected device owners are often unaware of this. Methods such as exploiting vulnerabilities, malicious email attachments, or malicious websites are often used to create botnets.

Detecting and eliminating botnets is often a complex process and often requires cooperation. Therefore, taking precautions such as security awareness, strong passwords, up-to-date security software and regular updates are important in protecting against botnets.