A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a hacker. The term "botnet" is short for "robot network". Botnets are more dangerous than single malware attacks because they can infect hundreds, thousands, or even millions of connected devices at once. This poses an exponential threat that is much harder to stop. Botnets can include everyday internet-connected devices such as cameras, smart TVs, and IoT thermostats. Internet infrastructure hardware used to enable and support internet connections may also be co-opted into... Show more A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a hacker. The term "botnet" is short for "robot network". Botnets are more dangerous than single malware attacks because they can infect hundreds, thousands, or even millions of connected devices at once. This poses an exponential threat that is much harder to stop. Botnets can include everyday internet-connected devices such as cameras, smart TVs, and IoT thermostats. Internet infrastructure hardware used to enable and support internet connections may also be co-opted into botnets. Network routers and web servers are known to be targets. Show less
A botnet is a network of internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a hacker. The term "botnet" is short for "robot network".
Botnets are more dangerous than single malware attacks because they can infect hundreds, thousands, or even millions of connected devices at once. This poses an exponential threat that is much harder to stop.
Botnets can include everyday internet-connected devices such as cameras, smart TVs, and IoT thermostats. Internet infrastructure hardware used to enable and support internet connections may also be co-opted into botnets. Network routers and web servers are known to be targets.
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