Botnets: From IRC to IoT

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. 

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.

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