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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.
About BlackFog
BlackFog is the category-defining vendor in anti data exfiltration (ADX). Founded in 2015, the company invented ADX on the thesis that the endpoint is the only control point capable of stopping data from leaving an organization, an architectural bet that has now been validated across three exfiltration vectors: ransomware, Shadow AI, and autonomous AI agents. BlackFog’s endpoint-native platform protects more than 500 enterprises, government agencies, and critical infrastructure operators worldwide. The company is the publisher of the annual State of Ransomware report and the BlackFog/Sapio Shadow AI Research, the most-cited primary research in the category. BlackFog’s recognition includes the teiss Awards 2026, the AI Excellence Award 2026, the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards 2026, and the Cybersecurity Breakthrough Award 2026. BlackFog is headquartered in San Francisco, with international operations in London and Belfast. Learn more at blackfog.com.
We discuss the different types of defense mechanisms available for online privacy and contrast BlackFog’s approach.
BlackFog's anti data exfiltration (ADX) prevents unauthorized data exfiltration in real-time by monitoring outbound traffic at the device level, protecting Government data.
This series developed by TAG Infosphere, highlights a powerful new cybersecurity solution known as Anti Data Exfiltration (ADX) which provides on-device data security and threat protection.
BlackFog research shows where job-related stress has the highest impact on security leaders’ performance.
Take a look at the motivations behind the rise of data exfiltration during attacks, including their impact on organizations.
In this guide, a former hacker provides insightful perspectives on the three biggest cybersecurity mistakes organizations make.
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