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A network of compromised computers (bots or zombies) controlled remotely by an attacker through a command-and-control server. Botnets perform distributed denial-of-service attacks, send spam, mine cryptocurrency, and distribute malware. Individual bot owners are usually unaware their machines are compromised.
Botnets power some of the largest cybersecurity attacks on the internet. SOC analysts detect bot infections through unusual outbound traffic patterns and C2 beacon activity. Threat intelligence analysts track botnet infrastructure to attribute attacks and predict future campaigns. Security engineers block known C2 domains and deploy DNS sinkholes to disrupt botnet communication.
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A network of compromised computers (bots or zombies) controlled remotely by an attacker through a command-and-control server. Botnets perform distributed denial-of-service attacks, send spam, mine cryptocurrency, and distribute malware. Individual bot owners are usually unaware their machines are compromised.
Botnets power some of the largest cybersecurity attacks on the internet. SOC analysts detect bot infections through unusual outbound traffic patterns and C2 beacon activity. Threat intelligence analysts track botnet infrastructure to attribute attacks and predict future campaigns. Security engineers block known C2 domains and deploy DNS sinkholes to disrupt botnet communication.
Cybersecurity professionals who work with Botnet include SOC Analyst, Threat Intelligence Analyst, Security Engineer. These roles apply Botnet knowledge within the Offensive Security domain.
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