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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a network of Internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware and come under the control of a threat actor. The devices—called bots, or zombies—can be used to perform illegal tasks such as spam email generation, click fraud campaigns, or to generate malicious traffic for distributed denial-of-service

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Careers in Cybercrime Prevention and Cybercrime Detection

Cybercrime refers to the theft of personal information, hacking into systems, and other digital activities that are not covered by existing criminal laws. Cybercriminals can be individuals with minimal technical skills, or highly organized global crime groups. The internet’s speed, convenience and lack of boundaries make it easy for criminals

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Cybersecurity Programs at Southern New Hampshire University

Cybersecurity protects internet-connected devices and services from hacking, spamming, ransomware attacks, and identity theft. It is a crucial aspect of today’s interconnected world, and cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to target businesses and consumers. Data breaches, malware attacks and other threats can have a significant impact on personal privacy,

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