Threats, malware, and attack techniques

Botnet

A botnet (short for “robot” and “network”) refers to a network of hacked computer devices controlled by an attacker, or ‘botmaster’. Botnets are usually created by infecting devices with malware, which allows the botmaster to remotely control these devices and carry out DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, send spam emails, steal personal information or spread more malware. Botnets allow cybercriminals to carry out large-scale attacks and can even be rented out to other cybercriminals.