Botnet

Definition and dangers of a botnet

A botnet is a network of malware-infected devices that are remotely controlled by an attacker. These devices, also known as bots or zombie devices can be computers, smartphones or IoT devices. Botnets are often used for criminal purposes used, including DDoS attacks (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, the sending of spam or the theft of personal data. Angreifer steuern das Botnet über command-and-control server and use the bundled computing power to compromise large networks.

Protective measures and prevention

To protect against botnets, regular software software updates, strong passwords and the use of antivirus programs crucial. Companies should continuously monitor their networks and look out for unusual activity in order to detect infections at an early stage. In addition firewalls and intrusion detection systems (IDS) help to block unauthorized data traffic. As botnets pose a significant threat to cyber security, preventative measures are essential.