What Is Botnet? Why are they a threat to our network security?

Last updated: March 18, 2024 Reading time: 7 minutes
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What Is Botnet

Our world has extended the levels of technology. That means that the latest technologies are creating a buzz everywhere. People all around the globe are waiting for the latest versions of their favorite devices. So in such an environment, the device product companies are continuously hurrying to make new technology products.

In such a hustle, they often forget that new technology arises new threats, and to face these threats, there must be ways. So they must form the most secure technologies and provide accurate information to be safe always. One of these pieces of equipment that were introduced and proved to be malicious is Botnets.

Although botnets are not so new as we can say that they were made in the year 1995, so we can say that the earliest Botnet was formed not more than 24 years ago. So even if they are not very new, their techniques and formats are improved like new software that has just been introduced.

These botnets are not at all safe to use. They are a significant threat as they can violate our devices in many ways. So in the following article, we will briefly discuss how Botnets have threatened our network security. But first of all, we need to know what a Botnet is.