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A botnet is a network of compromised computers, often referred to as "bots" or "zombies," that are controlled remotely by a single attacker or group of attackers, known as a "botmaster." These compromised machines are typically infected with malicious software, such as viruses, worms, or trojan horses, without the knowledge or consent of their owners. The botmaster can then command the botnet to perform a variety of nefarious activities.
Botnets are commonly used for launching distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which aim to overwhelm a target
Detecting and mitigating botnets is a challenging task for cybersecurity professionals. Compromised machines often behave normally