Learn about ‘botnets’… the robot networks of crime

Learn about ‘botnets’… the robot networks of crime

In order to run mass spam campaigns or DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, cybercriminals need access to a lot of computing power. By infecting thousands or millions of users’ PCs, Macs and smartphones, the criminals can establish a network of ‘zombie machines’ – or a botnet – that they can then use for their illegal activities. Learn how they work, the consequences of their actions and how to ensure your devices don’t become part of a botnet.