
This eBook “Botnets: From IRC to IoT” takes a look at how botnets have become a significant threat to cybersecurity, with their ability to carry out a wide range of malicious activities.Â
Introduction
Botnets have become a significant threat to cybersecurity, with their ability to carry out a wide range of malicious activities, including Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, spam email campaigns, cryptocurrency mining, data theft, and the spread of malware. In this article, we will explore the different types of botnets, their functionalities, and provide examples of notorious botnets that have caused significant damage.
About BlackFog
BlackFog is the leader in on-device data privacy, data security and ransomware prevention. Its behavioral analysis and anti data exfiltration (ADX) technology stops hackers before they even get started. The company’s cyberthreat prevention software prevents ransomware, spyware, malware, phishing, unauthorized data collection and profiling and mitigates the risks associated with data breaches and insider threats. BlackFog blocks threats across mobile and desktop endpoints, protecting organizations data and privacy, and strengthening regulatory compliance.
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