How are botnets created and used?
Botnets are, effectively, groups of computers that are infected with malicious software. A threat operator can remotely control all the devices in the botnet, harnessing…
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International taskforce takes out Russian botnet
A recent announcement by the USA’s Department of Justice has revealed that a malware botnet known as RSOCKS has been disrupted by a collaborative effort…
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Botnet expands reach by adding exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered that the 2022 botnet known as EnemyBot is now expanding its reach by rapidly adding exploits that have revealed critical vulnerabilities…
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What are botnets and how do they function?
A prevalent menace on the cybercrime landscape, botnets consist of multiple internet-connected devices. Servers, personal computers (PCs), mobile phones, tablets and even internet of things…
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Emotet botnet returns with new techniques
The prolific zombie botnet known as Emotet has re-emerged with new tricks designed to infect PCs carrying Windows operating systems with malicious software.
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Conti gang behind Emotet botnet return, suggest experts
The zombie botnet known as Emotet has been raised again and returned to active service. Its original operator was persuaded by the Conti ransomware group…
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The rising threat of botnet attacks
The term “botnet” defines a collection of internet-connected technological devices that are enslaved and injected with malware, designed to give control of some or all…
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Five frightening capabilities of botnets
A botnet is a dedicated network of interlinked devices employed by cyber criminals to achieve a wide variety of nefarious aims. Botnets consist of