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How a Botnet Attack Works

The goal of a botnet attack is to hijack Internet-connected devices like computers and smartphones and turn them into zombies that the hacker controls. The hacker—called a bot herder or the master of the botnet—can use the bot army to carry out attacks that he or she creates in secret.

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Pros of a Career in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is the protection of computers, networks, devices and the information that lives on them from cyberattacks. This field is more critical than ever, as our society becomes increasingly technologically reliant. Cybersecurity protects against the growing number of attacks that can affect a variety of industries and businesses, including financial

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Cybercrime

Cybercrime occurs when unauthorized people enter and manipulate computer systems or networks to steal, modify or delete information. The perpetrators may target individuals, governments, businesses or utilities. In a more serious case, they can also be involved in large scale hacking attacks that have the potential to cause physical harm.

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