What is Botnet & How to Protect Your System From it?

A botnet is a network of infected computers that act as a single entity. They can be controlled by one hacker, or many hackers operating from different countries, who use the computers to carry out tasks for them. The most common task is sending spam, but they can also be used for other purposes, such as launching denial-of-service attacks or performing distributed-denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on specific websites.

Botnets are created when users download an infected file that contains malware. Malware will then infect the target computer and spread across it like an epidemic. Once a botnet has been created, it can grow rapidly if new computers join it and receive the same infection on their own machines.

How Do Bots Infect Your Computer?

The first step for botnets to infect your computer is when you visit a website that contains malicious code. If you don’t pay attention to the page source code, then you might end up downloading a malware file from the site. Once you download the file from the site, it will start installing itself on your system.

The malware has been programmed to communicate with other infected systems through command and control servers so that they can all work together in order to perform their tasks. Once installed on your computer, it starts performing its planned functions by checking whether or not there are any available resources available such as unused memory or CPU time which might be occupied by other applications running at the same time. It does this by checking which programs are running in these areas and if there are any free resources left for itself before proceeding any further with its plans

Why Do Cybercriminals Use Botnets?

The reason is simple: it’s cheaper than buying and running a botnet. Botnets are the weapon of choice for cybercriminals because they’re easy to use, they can be deployed quickly and they are very effective at doing what they are designed to do hijack computers and networks. And when it comes to botnets, there’s no better place than the dark web to get them. The dark web is a section of the internet that uses browsers that have been configured to use encryption software such as Tor Browser or I2P Browser (which you can download from here). This makes it impossible for anyone but those using Tor Browser or I2P Browser to access it. The dark web features markets where you can sell anything from drugs and guns to stolen credit cards and identity documents. So why would someone want to buy a botnet? Because they can use it to take over other people’s computers remotely, without their knowledge or permission. That means cybercriminals don’t need to hack into individual machines any more; instead, they just need access to a single machine called a ‘botmaster’ usually one of their own computers which controls the network of hijacked machines.

How Can I Protect My System From Becoming Part of a Botnet?

Botnets are networks of malware-infected computers that have been used to compromise other computer systems. Botnets can contain hundreds of thousands of vulnerable systems and have been used for many types of illicit activities, including spamming, denial-of-service attacks, and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks.

The first step in protecting your system from becoming part of a botnet is to protect it from being infected in the first place. The most effective way to do this is by using antivirus software that scans all incoming files and emails for malicious code before they can be opened on your computer. Also, make sure you have good firewall protection on your computer so that any incoming traffic is rejected before it reaches your operating system.

• If you suspect that your computer has been compromised by a botnet, there are steps you can take to determine who is behind it and how they got access to your machine:
• Look for suspicious network activity in Windows Task Manager or Windows Security Center. A lot of botnets use port scans and other techniques designed to identify potential targets for infection.
• Check for unusual file downloads or email attachments coming from unknown senders

Conclusion: You can protect yourself from botnets by using antivirus software, keeping it up to date and not clicking on any links or attachments in messages from unknown senders.