botnets
A botnet is a network of compromised computers, each of which is under the control of a malicious actor known as a bot herder. These botnets can be used to launch attacks against targets of the bot herder’s choosing, such as launching distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks or sending spam.
Compromised computers are typically infected with a botnet agent, a type of malware that allows the bot herder to take control of the machine. Once a machine is part of a botnet, the bot herder can issue commands to the botnet agent, which are then executed on the compromised machine.
Botnets can be very large, with some botnets consisting of millions of infected machines. The size of a botnet is often proportional to the amount of damage it can do. For example, the largest botnet on record, Mirai, was used to launch a DDoS attack against the web hosting company OVH, which took down the company’s website for several hours.
botnets are often used to launch attacks against targets that are of high value to the bot herder. For example, a botnet might be used to target a financial institution in an attempt to steal customer information or login credentials.
In order to protect yourself from being compromised by a botnet, it is important to practice good cyber hygiene. This includes using strong passwords, keeping your software up to date, and not clicking on links or opening attachments from untrustworthy sources..Published here
rootkits
A rootkit is a malicious software program that gives an attacker access to a computer or network without the authorization of the administrator. A rootkit can be installed on a computer by an attacker after they have gained access to it, or it can be installed remotely by exploitin
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