Glossary
Botnet
A network of internet-connected devices infected with malware and controlled collectively by an attacker, often without the owners' knowledge. Botnets are used to launch DDoS attacks, send spam, mine cryptocurrency, or serve as proxy infrastructure for other attacks.
Recent coverage mentioning Botnet
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