A botnet is a network of compromised computers controlled by a malicious actor, often used to perform coordinated cyberattacks such as DDoS, data theft, or spam distribution. These networks exploit vulnerabilities in devices to execute commands remotely without the user's consent, posing significant cybersecurity threats worldwide.

Botnet

botnet

network of compromised computers

malicious actor

coordinated cyberattacks

DDoS

Data theft is the unauthorized access and retrieval of sensitive information by individuals or organizations with malicious intent, often resulting in significant financial and reputational damage to the victims. It involves exploiting vulnerabilities in technology systems or human behavior to gain access to personal, financial, or proprietary data, which can then be used for identity theft, fraud, or corporate espionage.

data theft

spam distribution

vulnerabilities in devices

execute commands remotely

user's consent

cybersecurity threats

significant cybersecurity threats

cyberattacks

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