Botnet — A botnet is a collection of devices that an operator controls together, commonly through malware. Operators use compromised devices for activities such as spam, credential attacks, and service disruption. Device owners often remain unaware that their equipment participates. – Malware Infrastructure

Added October 7, 2026

Botnet — A botnet is a collection of compromised devices controlled together by an attacker. Criminals use these devices to distribute spam, steal information, spread malware, or overwhelm services with traffic. Detecting infections and disrupting their control mechanisms helps limit the botnet’s activity.

Added November 6, 2026