Understanding Botnets: The Cyber Threat Network

A botnet is a network of infected devices that is controlled by a single attacking party known as a bot herder. It’s used to carry out large-scale cyber attacks and steal sensitive data. Learn more about botnets, how they work and how you can protect yourself from becoming part of one.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00-00:11 Introduction
00:12-00:36 How Does a Device Become Part of a Botnet?
00:37-00:48 How Botnets are Controlled
00:49-01:21 How Cybercriminals Use Botnets
01:22-01:47 How To Protect Yourself from Botnets
01:48-01:58 Final Thoughts