Botnets
botnets spread by
a hacker infects a system with malware which is then connected to a botnet that lays dormant until further instructions from the attacker.
botnets
a set of infected systems used by attackers for malicious activity
command and control network
a system used by attackers to control the botnet while hiding their location
attackers use botnets to
deliver spam, denial of service attacks, mine for bitcoin, or use brute force attacks against passwords
the types of control and command centers include
internet relay channels, Twitter accounts, and peer to peer communications with a botnet