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  1. Botnet - Wikipedia

    A botnet is a logical collection of Internet-connected devices, such as computers, smartphones or Internet of things (IoT) devices whose security have been breached and control ceded to a …

  2. What is a botnet? A definition + overview - Norton™

    Sep 1, 2023 · A botnet is a network of private computers that hackers have infected with malicious software. These hackers then control these computers remotely, often without the knowledge …

  3. What is a Botnet? - Fortinet

    A botnet is a network of computers infected by malware that are under the control of a single attacking party, known as the “bot-herder.” Each individual machine under the control of the …

  4. What is a Botnet? | Malwarebytes

    What is a botnet? A botnet, a blend of “robot” and “network,” is a network of computers infected by malware and under the control of a single attacking party known as the “bot-herder.” Each …

  5. What is Botnet? How it Works, Definition & Types

    Sep 19, 2024 · A botnet, short for “robot network,” is a collection of internet-connected devices, including computers, servers, mobile devices, and Internet of Things (IoT) devices infected …

  6. What is a botnet? When infected devices attack - CSO Online

    Apr 4, 2022 · A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices that an attacker has compromised to launch DDoS attacks, spread phishing spam, mine bitcoin, and more.

  7. What is a Botnet? - CrowdStrike

    A botnet is a network of computers infected with malware that are controlled by a bot herder. The bot herder is the person who operates the botnet infrastructure and uses the compromised …

  8. What is a botnet? | Definition from TechTarget

    Feb 18, 2025 · A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices -- including PCs, servers, mobile devices and internet of things devices -- infected and controlled by a common type of …

  9. What is Botnet? Definition, How It Works & Types - Techopedia

    Aug 5, 2024 · The botnet definition refers to a network of infected computers and devices connected in a coordinated fashion for malicious purposes. Botnet activity includes …

  10. What is a Botnet in Cybersecurity? - SentinelOne

    May 7, 2025 · Botnets are networks of compromised devices controlled by cybercriminals. This guide explores how botnets operate, their uses in cyber attacks, and the challenges they pose …

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