| word: Botnet | pronunciation: Bot-net | Definition :A network of compromised devices controlled by hackers to carry out tasks like DDoS attacks, spam distribution, or malware propagation.In the words of famous people :
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who do you think would be describing Botnet here?
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"A botnet is like an army of devices controlled by a hacker, doing their bidding without permission."
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What percentage of internet traffic is attributed to botnets?
01000
Did you know? 3 astonishing facts about Botnet :
1.The largest botnet ever discovered controlled 30 million computers across 190 countries
2.A medium-sized botnet can earn its operators $1 million per month through crypto mining
3.The most sophisticated botnet could automatically update itself and evade detection for 7 years
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