Underground cybercriminal forums have realized that a substantial financial gain can
result with the help of botnets. Therefore, they try to promote botnets and collect fees in
exchange. So far, there have been numerous cases where it is reported that several high-profile
and infamous cybercriminal groups are renting their malware kits, a phenomenon known as
DDoS-as-a-Service. In return, they get to earn money and in some cases earn a portion of the
loot. Such services are as low as $19 per month.
Moreover, cybercriminals who are behind botnets are quite adept at digital marketing and
technological trends. They are using website banners and wee ...
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