#الأمن_السيبراني
A botnet is a network of Internet-connected devices that are remotely controlled by cybercriminals. These networks are used for a variety of malicious activities, such as distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, spamming, phishing, and malware distribution¹².
A botnet consists of malware-infected devices known as bots, which are managed by a central server known as a command and control (C&C) server. Cybercriminals can use this network to carry out coordinated attacks on a large scale, increasing their impact and reach¹².
Common uses of botnets include:
- **DDoS attacks**: flooding servers with excessive requests to bring them down.
- **Spamming**: using infected devices to send large amounts of unwanted messages.
- **Phishing**: tricking users into giving up sensitive information.
- **Malware Distribution**: Spreading viruses and spyware¹².
Botnets are a major threat to cybersecurity, and require robust detection and countermeasures to protect individuals and organizations from these malicious activities¹².
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