BotNet News

Cybercrime is a global phenomenon. Criminals are finding new ways to use the Internet to steal identities, disrupt computer systems or even attack critical infrastructure. These attacks can have devastating consequences in terms of lost time, services and opportunities. The cybercrime toll is estimated in the billions of dollars annually.

A botnet is a network of hijacked devices, such as computers, smartphones, and Internet of Things (IoT) gadgets, that an attacker controls remotely without the device owners’ knowledge or consent. The compromised devices, known as bots, connect to a hacker’s command-and-control server—or C2 server—to receive instructions on how to carry

Originally developed to detect and remove computer viruses, Antivirus software has expanded to protect against a wide range of threats. Often used interchangeably with cybersecurity, the broad term encompasses tools and strategies for defending against malware attacks like ransomware, spyware, trojan horses, exploits, phishing, zero-day threats, and more. Viruses and