Zombie Botnet

A zombie botnet in cybersecurity refers to a network of compromised computers, often called "zombies," that are controlled remotely by a malicious actor, known as a botmaster or bot herder.

These compromised systems are typically infected with malware that allows the attacker to control them without the users' knowledge.

Key Points to Note🧟‍♂️

- Used for DDoS attacks, spam, data theft, and malware distribution.

- Spread through phishing, malicious downloads, and exploiting vulnerabilities.

- Operates quietly, often avoiding detection and persisting on infected systems.

- Can range from hundreds to millions of compromised devices.

- Causes damage to targets and compromised systems, including performance issues and data breaches.

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