Internet of Things

BOTNETS

A botnet is a group of computers which have been hacked without the knowledge of their

owners. These devices are then exploited by cybercriminals to carry out their nefarious deeds.

various ways. For example, they can use a

ransomware campaign to lock critical data

and ask for ransom in return. Likewise,

they create malware and rent it in order to

earn large sums of money.

• They are backed by other countries. In the

past few years, the emergence of cyber

warfare means that several high-profile

cyber attacks have their origins located to

other countries.

Connection

Infected Machine

(Bot/zombie)

Cybercriminal

(Botmaster)

Command and

Control Server ...