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What is a Botnet?

A botnet is a collection of infected computers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smartphones or other connected gadgets that are controlled by malware to perform automated tasks such as harvesting credentials or conducting CPU-intensive attacks. The compromised devices, also known as bots, work together under the command of a cybercriminal,

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A Master of Science in Cybersecurity From SNHU

Cybersecurity protects data and systems from threats that can damage people, businesses, and institutions. From the personal information stored on our devices to the infrastructure that keeps us online, this field is vital to maintaining our digital ecosystem. As companies embrace digital transformation, and people rely more on connected devices,

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What is Cybercrime?

Cybercrime is a term used to describe any criminal activity involving a computer, networked device or the Internet. It can take on many forms, from a simple hack to spread malware or illegal information and images over the Internet, to more sophisticated attacks against hospitals, power plants, transportation systems and

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