What are the Botnets? Description of what are botnets and how they works. what are the known botnet attacks.and architecture of botnets. slides also describes some prevention steps from botnet attack.
This document outlines a presentation on botnets. It begins with introducing key botnet terminology like bot herder, bot, and command and control channel. It then covers the botnet lifecycle before discussing how botnets pose a threat to network security. The document outlines how botnets are used for DDoS attacks, spam, and other crimes. It discusses approaches for botnet detection including using honeynets and traffic monitoring. The document concludes by emphasizing the growing threat of botnets to cybersecurity.
This presentation discusses botnets, which are networks of compromised computers controlled remotely by attackers. It covers the botnet lifecycle, how botnets are used for criminal activities like DDoS attacks and spamming, and methods for detecting and preventing botnet infections. The outline includes topics like botnet terminology, uses in network security, detection through traffic monitoring and honeynets, and preventing infection through firewalls, antivirus software, and security policies. In conclusion, botnets pose a significant threat and finding solutions to detect and mitigate botnet attacks is important for cybersecurity.
Botnets are collections of internet-connected programs that communicate together to perform tasks for their operators. They originated as tools to automate tasks but evolved into tools for malicious attacks like spam and DDoS. Botnets infect victims through various means and form centralized or hierarchical structures controlled through command and control servers using protocols like HTTP and IRC. They are used to carry out spam, phishing, and DDoS attacks. Detection relies on analyzing network traffic, application logs, and using honeypots while defense focuses on prevention, monitoring, and user education.
This document defines and describes botnets. It discusses different botnet topologies including star, hierarchical, and random. It outlines various types of attacks botnets enable such as DDoS, adware, spyware, and password cracking. The document lists some historically significant botnets from 2001 to present. It concludes that botnets pose serious problems and future threats may include mobile and Internet of Things botnets.
The document provides an overview of malware types and techniques. It discusses viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, and other malware. It describes how malware infects systems, propagates, and hides. Historic malware examples like Morris worm, Code Red, and SQL Slammer are summarized. Methods for malware detection like signatures, heuristics, sandboxing, and network monitoring are also covered at a high level.
Botnets are collections of internet-connected computers that are controlled by cybercriminals without the owners' knowledge. The document discusses how botnets work through command-and-control servers, the threats they pose such as distributed denial-of-service attacks and spam, and methods for detecting and preventing botnet infections and activity. It also analyzes the findings of a study on botnet technologies, including their propagation, exploits, evasion techniques, and implications for security research.
This document outlines a presentation on botnets. It begins with introducing key botnet terminology like bot herder, bot, and command and control channel. It then covers the botnet lifecycle before discussing how botnets pose a threat to network security. The document outlines how botnets are used for DDoS attacks, spam, and other crimes. It discusses approaches for botnet detection including using honeynets and traffic monitoring. The document concludes by emphasizing the growing threat of botnets to cybersecurity.
This presentation discusses botnets, which are networks of compromised computers controlled remotely by attackers. It covers the botnet lifecycle, how botnets are used for criminal activities like DDoS attacks and spamming, and methods for detecting and preventing botnet infections. The outline includes topics like botnet terminology, uses in network security, detection through traffic monitoring and honeynets, and preventing infection through firewalls, antivirus software, and security policies. In conclusion, botnets pose a significant threat and finding solutions to detect and mitigate botnet attacks is important for cybersecurity.
Botnets are collections of internet-connected programs that communicate together to perform tasks for their operators. They originated as tools to automate tasks but evolved into tools for malicious attacks like spam and DDoS. Botnets infect victims through various means and form centralized or hierarchical structures controlled through command and control servers using protocols like HTTP and IRC. They are used to carry out spam, phishing, and DDoS attacks. Detection relies on analyzing network traffic, application logs, and using honeypots while defense focuses on prevention, monitoring, and user education.
This document defines and describes botnets. It discusses different botnet topologies including star, hierarchical, and random. It outlines various types of attacks botnets enable such as DDoS, adware, spyware, and password cracking. The document lists some historically significant botnets from 2001 to present. It concludes that botnets pose serious problems and future threats may include mobile and Internet of Things botnets.
The document provides an overview of malware types and techniques. It discusses viruses, worms, trojans, rootkits, and other malware. It describes how malware infects systems, propagates, and hides. Historic malware examples like Morris worm, Code Red, and SQL Slammer are summarized. Methods for malware detection like signatures, heuristics, sandboxing, and network monitoring are also covered at a high level.
Botnets are collections of internet-connected computers that are controlled by cybercriminals without the owners' knowledge. The document discusses how botnets work through command-and-control servers, the threats they pose such as distributed denial-of-service attacks and spam, and methods for detecting and preventing botnet infections and activity. It also analyzes the findings of a study on botnet technologies, including their propagation, exploits, evasion techniques, and implications for security research.
Cybersecurity marketers have also gotten hold of machine learning and it has become the buzzword du jour in many respects. When you're able to cut through the clutter, you will find that machine learning is more than just a buzzword and we should work to fully understand its benefits without overly relying on it as a silver bullet.
Visit - https://www.siemplify.co/blog/what-machine-learning-means-for-security-operations/
This presentation discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as criminal acts involving computers and networks, including traditional crimes committed online like fraud and identity theft. The presentation then covers the history of cyber crimes, categories of cyber crimes like hacking and viruses, cyber security methods, and safety tips to prevent cyber crime. It concludes that cyber crime will continue evolving so cyber security is needed to protect ourselves.
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics including wireless networks, types of attacks, security goals, computer forensics, security threats, examples of cyber crimes, ransomware attacks, strong passwords, malicious code, programming bugs, cryptography, digital signatures, security procedures, guidelines, security laws, intellectual property rights, and security audits. It discusses key concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability as goals for security and describes common cyber crimes like identity theft, hacking, and credit card fraud.
The basic fundamental of cybersecurity and how can it be used for unethical purposes.
For this type of presentations (customised), you can contact me here : rishav.sadhu11@gmail.com
This document discusses botnets, including what they are, their terminology, lifecycle, types of attacks they enable, and how they impact network security. It defines botnets as networks of compromised computers controlled remotely by attackers. The document outlines botnet components like bots, bot masters, and command and control servers. It also discusses methods of botnet detection like using honeynets and monitoring network traffic, and recommendations for preventing botnet infections.
The document provides tips for keeping a network secure, including always keeping virus software and Windows updates enabled, using firewalls, backing up data regularly, and using strong passwords. It warns about common password risks like using obvious words or writing passwords down. The document also covers securing laptops, email, wireless networks, and avoiding risks from open networks. Proper authentication, surge protection, and password protecting are emphasized as important security best practices.
this ppt contents Introduction
Categories of Cyber Crime
Principles of Computer Security
Types of Cyber Crime
Types of Cyber Attack by Percentage
Cyber Threat Evolution
Advantages of Cyber Security
Safety Tips to Cyber Crime
Cyber security and demonstration of security toolsVicky Fernandes
Presentation on Cybersecurity and demonstration of security tools, conducted by Vicky Fernandes on 10th September 2019 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai.
Cyber security expert Vivek Agarwal presented on cyber security. His presentation covered internet security, types of cyber crimes like hacking, child pornography, virus dissemination and cyber terrorism. It also discussed primary online risks like cyberbullies, predators, viruses and identity theft. The presentation provided steps individuals can take to boost cyber security such as using firewalls, automatic updates, antivirus and antispyware software. It emphasized educating families on internet safety and managing personal information.
Short Presentation On Cyber Crime And Security which includes Cyber crime introduction and types , Hacking and its types, different Threats , and in last Prevention for Hacks and Threats.
The document discusses ethical hacking. It defines ethical hackers as those who test systems and networks for vulnerabilities with authorization from the client. Ethical hackers follow guidelines such as maintaining confidentiality and not damaging systems. The document outlines the phases of hacking including reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, and covering tracks. It emphasizes that ethical hacking is important for improving security when done properly.
This presentation is about Ransomware. It tells you about how ransomware creates problem and how it can be removed. It also describes different types of Ransomware.
The document discusses an introduction to cyber security presented by Himansh Bhandari. It defines cyber security as the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. It discusses the history and evolution of the internet. It also covers types of malware like viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware. It discusses types of hackers like white hat, grey hat and black hat hackers. It provides information on implementing cyber security for mobile phones, banking and in India. It highlights major cyber security problems like viruses, hackers, malware and password cracking and discusses solutions to prevent them.
Cyber Security Presentation "It Will Never Happen To Me" Simon Salter
This presentation is designed to give an insight into cyber risk.
The importance of protecting your data has never been more significant. Every week the media features stories of companies suffering data breeches leading to financial difficulties and unhappy customers.
Ransomware has evolved significantly since the AIDS Trojan in 1989. Nowadays, ransomware encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments in cryptocurrency to decrypt them. There are two main types: locker ransomware that denies computer access, and crypto ransomware that encrypts files. Notable ransomware variants discussed include CryptoLocker (2013), Cryptowall (2014), TorrentLocker (2014), KeRanger (2016 Mac), Locky (2016), and the new "ransomware as a service" called Ransom32. Future threats may target infrastructure, cloud services, hardware, and corporate networks. The IC3 has received over $57 million in ransomware damages since 2005, with
This document discusses using machine learning and deep learning for malware detection. It notes that over 350,000 new malware are created daily, posing a significant threat. Traditional signature-based detection has limitations in detecting new malware. The document reviews research applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to malware detection using static and dynamic analysis of features. It then describes the authors' approach of using opcode frequency models with random forest and neural networks to classify files, achieving 97-98% precision and recall on a test set. The conclusion is that machine learning and deep learning can help address limitations of traditional approaches by enabling detection of new malware.
The document discusses malware analysis using machine learning. It proposes collecting malware binaries from online sources and using Cuckoo Sandbox to analyze their behavior dynamically. Features would be extracted from the analysis reports and used to classify the malware into families using machine learning algorithms. The goal is to develop an automated malware classification system that can identify both known and unknown malware types.
The document describes a proposed system called Link Guard for detecting phishing websites and emails. Link Guard utilizes the characteristics of hyperlinks in phishing attacks to classify links as legitimate or phishing. It works by collecting URL information, storing it in a database, analyzing the links using the Link Guard algorithm, alerting users to potential phishing links, and logging events. The algorithm aims to detect both known and unknown phishing attacks in real-time across email and notification systems.
We at AVANZO Strongly believe that PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE and so an awareness program in schools named as Cyber Awareness Program (CAP) is introduced for schools across the country....
This document provides an overview of botnets, including their history, characteristics, and uses. It defines a botnet as a network of compromised computers infected with malicious software and controlled by an attacker. The document traces the evolution of botnets from the late 1980s to modern times. It also describes how botnets are used by criminals to conduct cybercrimes like DDoS attacks and spamming, and discusses methods for detecting and preventing botnets.
This document provides an overview of botnets, including:
- What botnets are, how they originated and some examples from history
- How botnets are controlled through command-and-control servers
- The main threats posed by botnets like DDoS attacks, spam, and data theft
- Methods for botnet detection including host-based intrusion detection systems
Cybersecurity marketers have also gotten hold of machine learning and it has become the buzzword du jour in many respects. When you're able to cut through the clutter, you will find that machine learning is more than just a buzzword and we should work to fully understand its benefits without overly relying on it as a silver bullet.
Visit - https://www.siemplify.co/blog/what-machine-learning-means-for-security-operations/
This presentation discusses cyber crime and security. It defines cyber crime as criminal acts involving computers and networks, including traditional crimes committed online like fraud and identity theft. The presentation then covers the history of cyber crimes, categories of cyber crimes like hacking and viruses, cyber security methods, and safety tips to prevent cyber crime. It concludes that cyber crime will continue evolving so cyber security is needed to protect ourselves.
This document provides an overview of cyber security topics including wireless networks, types of attacks, security goals, computer forensics, security threats, examples of cyber crimes, ransomware attacks, strong passwords, malicious code, programming bugs, cryptography, digital signatures, security procedures, guidelines, security laws, intellectual property rights, and security audits. It discusses key concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability as goals for security and describes common cyber crimes like identity theft, hacking, and credit card fraud.
The basic fundamental of cybersecurity and how can it be used for unethical purposes.
For this type of presentations (customised), you can contact me here : rishav.sadhu11@gmail.com
This document discusses botnets, including what they are, their terminology, lifecycle, types of attacks they enable, and how they impact network security. It defines botnets as networks of compromised computers controlled remotely by attackers. The document outlines botnet components like bots, bot masters, and command and control servers. It also discusses methods of botnet detection like using honeynets and monitoring network traffic, and recommendations for preventing botnet infections.
The document provides tips for keeping a network secure, including always keeping virus software and Windows updates enabled, using firewalls, backing up data regularly, and using strong passwords. It warns about common password risks like using obvious words or writing passwords down. The document also covers securing laptops, email, wireless networks, and avoiding risks from open networks. Proper authentication, surge protection, and password protecting are emphasized as important security best practices.
this ppt contents Introduction
Categories of Cyber Crime
Principles of Computer Security
Types of Cyber Crime
Types of Cyber Attack by Percentage
Cyber Threat Evolution
Advantages of Cyber Security
Safety Tips to Cyber Crime
Cyber security and demonstration of security toolsVicky Fernandes
Presentation on Cybersecurity and demonstration of security tools, conducted by Vicky Fernandes on 10th September 2019 at Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Mumbai.
Cyber security expert Vivek Agarwal presented on cyber security. His presentation covered internet security, types of cyber crimes like hacking, child pornography, virus dissemination and cyber terrorism. It also discussed primary online risks like cyberbullies, predators, viruses and identity theft. The presentation provided steps individuals can take to boost cyber security such as using firewalls, automatic updates, antivirus and antispyware software. It emphasized educating families on internet safety and managing personal information.
Short Presentation On Cyber Crime And Security which includes Cyber crime introduction and types , Hacking and its types, different Threats , and in last Prevention for Hacks and Threats.
The document discusses ethical hacking. It defines ethical hackers as those who test systems and networks for vulnerabilities with authorization from the client. Ethical hackers follow guidelines such as maintaining confidentiality and not damaging systems. The document outlines the phases of hacking including reconnaissance, scanning, gaining access, and covering tracks. It emphasizes that ethical hacking is important for improving security when done properly.
This presentation is about Ransomware. It tells you about how ransomware creates problem and how it can be removed. It also describes different types of Ransomware.
The document discusses an introduction to cyber security presented by Himansh Bhandari. It defines cyber security as the body of technologies, processes, and practices designed to protect networks, devices, programs, and data from attack, damage, or unauthorized access. It discusses the history and evolution of the internet. It also covers types of malware like viruses, worms, Trojan horses and spyware. It discusses types of hackers like white hat, grey hat and black hat hackers. It provides information on implementing cyber security for mobile phones, banking and in India. It highlights major cyber security problems like viruses, hackers, malware and password cracking and discusses solutions to prevent them.
Cyber Security Presentation "It Will Never Happen To Me" Simon Salter
This presentation is designed to give an insight into cyber risk.
The importance of protecting your data has never been more significant. Every week the media features stories of companies suffering data breeches leading to financial difficulties and unhappy customers.
Ransomware has evolved significantly since the AIDS Trojan in 1989. Nowadays, ransomware encrypts users' files and demands ransom payments in cryptocurrency to decrypt them. There are two main types: locker ransomware that denies computer access, and crypto ransomware that encrypts files. Notable ransomware variants discussed include CryptoLocker (2013), Cryptowall (2014), TorrentLocker (2014), KeRanger (2016 Mac), Locky (2016), and the new "ransomware as a service" called Ransom32. Future threats may target infrastructure, cloud services, hardware, and corporate networks. The IC3 has received over $57 million in ransomware damages since 2005, with
This document discusses using machine learning and deep learning for malware detection. It notes that over 350,000 new malware are created daily, posing a significant threat. Traditional signature-based detection has limitations in detecting new malware. The document reviews research applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to malware detection using static and dynamic analysis of features. It then describes the authors' approach of using opcode frequency models with random forest and neural networks to classify files, achieving 97-98% precision and recall on a test set. The conclusion is that machine learning and deep learning can help address limitations of traditional approaches by enabling detection of new malware.
The document discusses malware analysis using machine learning. It proposes collecting malware binaries from online sources and using Cuckoo Sandbox to analyze their behavior dynamically. Features would be extracted from the analysis reports and used to classify the malware into families using machine learning algorithms. The goal is to develop an automated malware classification system that can identify both known and unknown malware types.
The document describes a proposed system called Link Guard for detecting phishing websites and emails. Link Guard utilizes the characteristics of hyperlinks in phishing attacks to classify links as legitimate or phishing. It works by collecting URL information, storing it in a database, analyzing the links using the Link Guard algorithm, alerting users to potential phishing links, and logging events. The algorithm aims to detect both known and unknown phishing attacks in real-time across email and notification systems.
We at AVANZO Strongly believe that PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE and so an awareness program in schools named as Cyber Awareness Program (CAP) is introduced for schools across the country....
This document provides an overview of botnets, including their history, characteristics, and uses. It defines a botnet as a network of compromised computers infected with malicious software and controlled by an attacker. The document traces the evolution of botnets from the late 1980s to modern times. It also describes how botnets are used by criminals to conduct cybercrimes like DDoS attacks and spamming, and discusses methods for detecting and preventing botnets.
This document provides an overview of botnets, including:
- What botnets are, how they originated and some examples from history
- How botnets are controlled through command-and-control servers
- The main threats posed by botnets like DDoS attacks, spam, and data theft
- Methods for botnet detection including host-based intrusion detection systems
Type of Malware and its different analysis and its types !Mohammed Jaseem Tp
This document discusses different types of malware and methods for analyzing malware. It defines malware as malicious software designed to damage computers without consent. The document outlines 10 main types of malware: viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, ransomware, rootkits, keyloggers, botnets, and bugs. It also describes 3 methods of malware analysis: static analysis, which examines code without executing it; dynamic analysis, which observes behavior by running malware; and threat analysis, which identifies malware families and tracks criminal infrastructure over time.
eScan, one of the leading Anti-Virus and Content Security Solution providers, has studied on a recent poll that says 32% of the top IT professionals agreed that data breaches and malware are the top threats that any organization faces.
Sophos Threatsaurus: The A-Z of Computer and Data Security ThreatsConnecting Up
The document provides an introduction to various computer and data security threats. It discusses how threats have evolved from disruptive viruses to more stealthy malware aimed at financial gain. Today's threats are more likely to secretly install keyloggers, turn computers into zombies for spamming, or exploit social networks. Spear phishing targets specific individuals within organizations. Predicting future threats is difficult, but wherever there is opportunity for financial gain, criminals will attempt to misuse data.
Ransomware, fileless malware, spyware, adware, trojans, worms, rootkits, keyloggers, bots, and mobile malware are the main types of malware. Ransomware disables access to data until ransom is paid, while fileless malware makes changes to operating system files without installing anything. Spyware collects user activity data secretly and adware serves unwanted ads based on user activity tracking. Trojans disguise as desirable software but take control of systems. Worms spread through networks, while rootkits give remote control of devices. Keyloggers monitor keystrokes and bots/botnets launch broad attacks through networks of infected devices. Mobile malware also infects phones and tablets.
Botnet Attacks How They Work and How to Defend Against Them.pdfuzair
What is a Botnet?
How Botnets Work
Types of Botnets
1. IRC Botnets
2. HTTP-Based Botnets
3. P2P Botnets
4. Zombie Botnets
Common Uses of Botnets
How to Detect a Botnet
How to Defend Against Botnets
1. Keep Your Software Up-to-Date
2. Install Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
3. Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
4. Educate Yourself and Your Staff
5. Use Network Segmentation and Firewall Rules
6. Monitor Your Network for Unusual Activity
Conclusion
FAQs
Table of Contents
Introduction
What is a Botnet?
How Botnets Work
Types of Botnets
IRC Botnets
HTTP-Based Botnets
P2P Botnets
Zombie Botnets
Common Uses of Botnets
How to Detect a Botnet
How to Defend Against Botnets
Keep Your Software Up-to-Date
Install Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
Educate Yourself and Your Staff
Use Network Segmentation and Firewall Rules
Monitor Your Network for Unusual Activity
Conclusion
FAQs
Introduction
Botnets are networks of infected computers, servers, and other devices that are controlled by cybercriminals to carry out a variety of malicious activities. These activities can range from sending spam emails and launching DDoS attacks to stealing sensitive data and spreading malware.
Botnets are highly organized and can consist of hundreds or even thousands of infected devices. They are often used to launch attacks on large organizations, but individuals can also be targeted.
In this article, we will look at how botnets work, the different types of botnets, and what you can do to defend against them.
What is a Botnet?
A botnet is a network of computers, servers, and other internet-connected devices that have been infected with malware. Once infected, these devices can be controlled by the botnet operator, who can use them to carry out a variety of malicious activities.
Botnets are created using a variety of techniques, including exploiting security vulnerabilities in software and tricking users into downloading malware.
How Botnets Work
Botnets are controlled by a command and control (C&C) server, which is used by the botnet operator to send instructions to the infected devices. These instructions can range from sending spam emails to launching DDoS attacks on a target.
The infected devices in a botnet are known as bots, zombies, or drones. These devices are typically compromised without the knowledge of the owner and can be controlled remotely by the botnet operator.
Botnets can also use a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture, where infected devices communicate with each other instead of relying on a central C&C server. TWhat is a Botnet?
How Botnets Work
Types of Botnets
1. IRC Botnets
2. HTTP-Based Botnets
3. P2P Botnets
4. Zombie Botnets
Common Uses of Botnets
How to Detect a Botnet
How to Defend Against Botnets
1. Keep Your Software Up-to-Date
2. Install Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
3. Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
4. Educate Yourself and Your Staff
5. Use Network S
This document is a seminar report on Trojan horse malware presented by a student named Naman Kikani. It contains an introduction to malware and Trojans, chapters on what Trojans are and how they work, common types of Trojan malware, how Trojans are used, and how to protect yourself from Trojans. The report provides information on how Trojans can give attackers remote access and control over an infected computer without the user's knowledge to steal data or carry out other malicious activities. It describes some specific Trojans like backdoor and ransomware Trojans and explains how programs like Back Orifice work using a client-server model to control an infected machine remotely.
Botnet Attacks How They
Work and How to Defend
Against Them
ByCyber Security Expert https://Hackinngtools.com
Botnet attacks are one of the most common cybersecurity threats to individuals and
organizations today. These attacks are designed to exploit security vulnerabilities and
use infected computers and other devices to launch coordinated attacks on a target. In
this article, we will explore what botnets are, how they work, and what you can do to
defend against them.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is a Botnet?
3. How Botnets Work
4. Types of Botnets
1. IRC Botnets
2. HTTP-Based Botnets
3. P2P Botnets
4. Zombie Botnets
5. Common Uses of Botnets
6. How to Detect a Botnet
7. How to Defend Against Botnets
1. Keep Your Software Up-to-Date
2. Install Antivirus and Anti-Malware Software
3. Use Strong Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication
4. Educate Yourself and Your Staff
5. Use Network Segmentation and Firewall Rules
6. Monitor Your Network for Unusual Activity
8. Conclusion
9. FAQs
Introduction
Botnets are networks of infected computers, servers, and other devices that are
controlled by cybercriminals to carry out a variety of malicious activities. These activities
can range from sending spam emails and launching DDoS attacks to stealing sensitive
data and spreading malware.
Botnets are highly organized and can consist of hundreds or even thousands of infected
devices. They are often used to launch attacks on large organizations, but individuals
can also be targeted.
In this article, we will look at how botnets work, the different types of botnets, and what
you can do to defend against them.
What is a Botnet?
A botnet is a network of computers, servers, and other internet-connected devices that
have been infected with malware. Once infected, these devices can be controlled by the
botnet operator, who can use them to carry out a variety of malicious activities.
Botnets are created using a variety of techniques, including exploiting security
vulnerabilities in software and tricking users into downloading malware.
How Botnets Work
Botnets are controlled by a command and control (C&C) server, which is used by the
botnet operator to send instructions to the infected devices. These instructions can
range from sending spam emails to launching DDoS attacks on a target.
The infected devices in a botnet are known as bots, zombies, or drones. These devices
are typically compromised without the knowledge of the owner and can be controlled
remotely by the botnet operator.
Botnets can also use a peer-to-peer (P2P) architecture, where infected devices
communicate with each other instead of relying on a central C&C server. This makes it
more difficult to shut down the botnet, as there is no central point of control.
Types of Botnets
There are several types of botnets, including:
This presentation is intended for an experienced audience knowledgeable about MS Office, internet, networks, Windows operating systems, and general PC troubleshooting. Attendees should understand common IT security issues like viruses, spyware, malware, and botnets as well as remedies for these issues. The presentation will be delivered by Mishra and comments from the audience are welcome.
Here is brief description of different types of malwares. If you want to learn the latest malware analysis tactics, sign up for CEHv11: https://www.eccouncil.org/programs/certified-ethicalhacker-ceh/
This document discusses network and internet security and types of cyber crimes. It notes that while computers can be used for good or bad, some people use them to carry out illegal activities known as computer crimes. It then describes different types of perpetrators of cyber crimes like hackers, crackers, script kiddies, corporate spies, unethical employees, cyberextortionists, and cyberterrorists. The document also provides details on different types of computer viruses like worms, Trojan horses, macros, and boot sector viruses. It explains concepts like logic bombs, time bombs, data diddling, data stealing, and software piracy.
This document discusses system-based cyber attacks. It was written by Souma Maiti, a 4th year computer science student, for their cyber security course. The document defines system-based attacks as those intended to compromise computers or networks. Specific attacks discussed include viruses, worms, Trojan horses, backdoors, and bots. Viruses replicate malware across files, worms replicate across computers like viruses, Trojan horses mislead users while performing malicious actions, backdoors bypass authentication, and bots are automated processes that interact with networks, some maliciously.
malware, types of malware, virus, trojans, worm, rootkit, ransomware, malware protection, malware protection laws India, how malware works, history of malware
The CEH v11 program provides an in-depth understanding of ethical hacking phases, various attack vectors, and preventative countermeasures. It will teach you how hackers think and act maliciously so that you will be better positioned to set up your security infrastructure and defend against future attacks.
20210717-AntiBotnets-FundamentalInfoSec.pptxSuman Garai
An anti-bot system detects and prevents bad bots by using machine learning algorithms to constantly update its understanding of bot behaviors. It identifies bots engaging in spam or cyberattacks, blocks their communication with command and control sites, and provides analytics on bot activity origins, IPs, and outgoing emails. Anti-bot systems can protect against fake website traffic, brute force attacks to steal data, exploitation of IoT devices, and email phishing or spamming attempts.
Computer viruses are small programs that spread from one computer to another and interfere with operations. They can corrupt or delete data, use email to spread, or erase hard disks. Viruses often spread through email attachments from unknown senders that appear to be images, cards, or files. Keeping computers updated and using antivirus tools can help avoid viruses.
This document discusses botnets, which are networks of compromised computers controlled by cybercriminals without the owners' knowledge. Botnets are created using malware that turns computers into "bots" which can be instructed to perform tasks like sending spam or launching cyberattacks. The document describes how botnets are built, classified, and used illegally for crimes. It also provides information on protecting against and detecting bot infections on computers and mobile devices.
Spam has significantly impacted the world through its role in cybercrime and data breaches. It is used primarily to disseminate malware through malicious emails and is a huge vector for cybercrime. Spammers financially benefit through money, reputation, and in some cases their lives. They utilize botnets, which are networks of infected internet devices, to carry out distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, send spam emails, and recruit more devices to expand their botnets. Antispam companies try to counter spammers but they are not always successful due to the evolving nature of spam and cybercrime.
“Design and Detection of Mobile Botnet Attacks”iosrjce
A mobile botnet is a type of bot that runs automatically when installed on a mobile phone, which
does not have any anti-malware. The botnet gains complete access over our mobile device. The common
propagation medium for smartphone based botnet attacks are SMS, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. In our project, we will
demonstrate a SMS-cum-Wi-Fi based mobile botnet using a centralized C&C server. The botmaster initiates
commands to C&C server and the C&C propagates to infected smartphones i.e. bots. We will try to develop a
network which cannot be detected easily and propagates fast. The target of the propagation will be Android
Operating System. For detection, an application is created to detect whether smartphone is working as bot or
not. In this, we guide user about possible botnet attacks.
Literature Review Basics and Understanding Reference Management.pptxDr Ramhari Poudyal
Three-day training on academic research focuses on analytical tools at United Technical College, supported by the University Grant Commission, Nepal. 24-26 May 2024
KuberTENes Birthday Bash Guadalajara - K8sGPT first impressionsVictor Morales
K8sGPT is a tool that analyzes and diagnoses Kubernetes clusters. This presentation was used to share the requirements and dependencies to deploy K8sGPT in a local environment.
Using recycled concrete aggregates (RCA) for pavements is crucial to achieving sustainability. Implementing RCA for new pavement can minimize carbon footprint, conserve natural resources, reduce harmful emissions, and lower life cycle costs. Compared to natural aggregate (NA), RCA pavement has fewer comprehensive studies and sustainability assessments.
Embedded machine learning-based road conditions and driving behavior monitoringIJECEIAES
Car accident rates have increased in recent years, resulting in losses in human lives, properties, and other financial costs. An embedded machine learning-based system is developed to address this critical issue. The system can monitor road conditions, detect driving patterns, and identify aggressive driving behaviors. The system is based on neural networks trained on a comprehensive dataset of driving events, driving styles, and road conditions. The system effectively detects potential risks and helps mitigate the frequency and impact of accidents. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of drivers and vehicles. Collecting data involved gathering information on three key road events: normal street and normal drive, speed bumps, circular yellow speed bumps, and three aggressive driving actions: sudden start, sudden stop, and sudden entry. The gathered data is processed and analyzed using a machine learning system designed for limited power and memory devices. The developed system resulted in 91.9% accuracy, 93.6% precision, and 92% recall. The achieved inference time on an Arduino Nano 33 BLE Sense with a 32-bit CPU running at 64 MHz is 34 ms and requires 2.6 kB peak RAM and 139.9 kB program flash memory, making it suitable for resource-constrained embedded systems.
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1. BTIT603: Cyber and Network
Security
Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore1
Botnet
2. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore2
Botnets have become one of the biggest threats to security systems today. Their
growing popularity among cybercriminals comes from their ability to infiltrate
almost any internet-connected device, from DVR players to corporate
mainframes.
Botnets are also becoming a larger part of cultural discussions around cyber
security. Facebook’s fake ad controversy and the Twitter bot fiasco during the
2016 presidential election worry many politicians and citizens about the
disruptive potential of botnets. Recently published studies from MIT have
concluded that social media bots and automated accounts play a major role in
spreading fake news.
Aside from being tools for influencing elections and mining cryptocurrencies,
botnets are also dangerous to corporations and consumers because they’re used
to deploy malware, initiate attacks on websites, steal personal information, and
defraud advertisers.
It’s clear botnets are bad, but what are they exactly? And how can you protect
your personal information and devices?
3. What is Botnet?
Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore3
To better understand what botnets are and how botnets function,
consider that the name itself is a blending of the words “robot”
and “network”. In a broad sense, that’s exactly what botnets are:
a network of robots used to commit cyber crime.
The term botnet is derived from the words robot and network. A
bot in this case is a device infected by malware, which then
becomes part of a network, or net, of infected devices controlled
by a single attacker or attack group. The cyber criminals
controlling them are called botmasters or bot herders.
Botnets are the workhorses of the Internet. They’re connected
computers performing a number of repetitive tasks to keep
websites going.
4. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore4
What you need to be careful of are the illegal and malicious botnets.
What happens is that botnets gain access to your machine through
some piece of malicious coding. In some cases, your machine is
directly hacked, while other times what is known as a “spider” (a
program that crawls the Internet looking for holes in security to
exploit) does the hacking automatically.
More often than not, what botnets are looking to do is to add your
computer to their web. That usually happens through a drive-by
download or fooling you into installing a Trojan horse on your
computer. Once the software is downloaded, the botnet will now
contact its master computer and let it know that everything is ready
to go. Now your computer, phone or tablet is entirely under the
control of the person who created the botnet.
5. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore5
Once the botnet’s owner is in control of your computer, they usually
use your machine to carry out other nefarious tasks. Common tasks
executed by botnets include:
1. Using your machine’s power to assist in distributed denial-of-
service (DDoS) attacks to shut down websites.
2. Emailing spam out to millions of Internet users.
3. Generating fake Internet traffic on a third-party website for
financial gain.
4. Replacing banner ads in your web browser specifically targeted at
you.
5. Pop-ups ads designed to get you to pay for the removal of the
botnet through a anti-spyware package.
6. The short answer is that a botnet is hijacking your computer to do
what botnets do -- carry out mundane(boring, tedious) tasks --
faster and better.
6. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore6
Source of image: https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/botnet
7. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore7
Once the desired number of devices is infected, attackers can control the
bots using two different approaches. The
traditional client/server approach involves setting up a command-and-
control (C&C) server and sending automated commands to infected
botnet clients through a communications protocol, such as internet relay
chat (IRC). The bots are often programmed to remain dormant and await
commands from the C&C server before initiating any malicious activities.
The other approach to controlling infected bots involves a peer-to-peer
network. Instead of using C&C servers, a peer-to-peer botnet relies on a
decentralized approach. Infected devices may be programmed to scan for
malicious websites, or even for other devices in the same botnet. The bots
can then share updated commands or the latest versions of the botnet
malware.
The peer-to-peer approach is more common today, as cybercriminals and
hacker groups try to avoid detection by cybersecurity vendors and law
enforcement agencies, which have often used C&C communications as a
way to monitor for, locate and disrupt botnet operations.
8. How to Protect Yourself From Botnets?
Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore8
Most people who are infected with botnets aren’t even aware that
their computer’s security has become compromised. However,
taking simple, common-sense precautions when using the Internet
can not only remove botnets that have been installed, it can also
prevent them from being installed on your computer, tablet and
phone in the first place.
1. Always update your computer’s operating system as early as possible.
Hackers often utilize known flaws in operating system security to install
botnets. You can even set your computer to install updates automatically.
2. The same is true of applications on your computer, phone and tablet. Once
weakness are found and announced by software companies, hackers rush to
create programs to exploit those weaknesses.
9. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore9
3. Don’t download attachments or click on links from email addresses you
don’t recognize. This is one of the most common vectors for all forms of
malware.
4. Use a firewall when browsing the Internet. This is easy to do with Mac
computers, as they come with Firewall software pre-installed. If you’re using a
Windows-based machine, you might need to install third-party software.
5. Don’t visit websites that are known distributors of malware. One of the
things that a full-service Internet security suite can do is warn you when you’re
visiting such sites. When in doubt, check with Norton Safe Web.
In general, hackers tend to look for low-hanging fruit. If you can mount even basic
defenses, botnets and other forms of malware are going to look for easier
targets
How to Protect Yourself From
Botnets?
10. Notable botnet attacks
Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore10
1. Zeus
The Zeus malware, first detected in 2007, is one of the best-known and widely
used malware types in the history of information security.
Zeus uses a Trojan horse program to infect vulnerable devices and systems, and
variants of this malware have been used for various purposes over the years,
including to spread CryptoLocker ransomware.
Initially, Zeus, or Zbot, was used to harvest banking credentials and
financial information from users of infected devices. Once the data was
collected, attackers used the bots to send out spam and phishing emails that
spread the Zeus Trojan to more prospective victims.
In 2009, cybersecurity vendor Damballa estimated Zeus had infected 3.6 million
hosts. The following year, the FBI identified a group of Eastern European
cybercriminals who were suspected to be behind the Zeus malware campaign;
the FBI later made more than 100 arrests in the U.S. and Europe.
The Zeus botnet was repeatedly disrupted in 2010, when two internet service
providers that were hosting the C&C servers for Zeus were shut down. However,
new versions of the Zeus malware were later discovered.
11. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore11
2. Srizbi
The Srizbi botnet, which was first discovered in 2007, was, for a time, the
largest botnet in the world. Srizbi, also known as the Ron Paul spam botnet,
was responsible for a massive amount of email spam -- as much as 60 billion
messages a day, accounting for roughly half of all email spam on the internet
at the time. In 2007, the Srizbi botnet was used to send out political spam
emails promoting then-U.S. Presidential candidate Ron Paul.
The botnet used a Trojan to infect users' computers, which were then used to
send out spam. Experts estimated that the Srizbi botnet included
approximately 450,000 infected systems.
The cybercriminals behind Srizbi used San Jose, Calif.-based hosting
provider McColo for the botnet's C&C infrastructure. The botnet's activity
ceased when McColo, which was discovered to be hosting other botnet and
spam operations, as well, was shut down in 2008.
12. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore12
3. Gameover Zeus
Approximately a year after the original Zeus botnet was disrupted, a new
version of the Zeus malware emerged, known as Gameover Zeus.
Instead of relying on a traditional, centralized C&C operation to control bots,
Gameover Zeus used a peer-to-peer network approach, which initially made
the botnet harder for law enforcement and security vendors to pinpoint and
disrupt. Infected bots used the domain generation algorithm (DGA) to
communicate.
The Gameover Zeus botnet would generate domain names to serve as
communication points for infected bots. An infected device would randomly
select domains until it reached an active domain that was able to issue new
commands. Security firm Bitdefender reported two versions of Gameover
Zeus, one of which generated 1,000 new domains, and the other which
generated 10,000 new domains each day.
In 2014, international law enforcement agencies took part in Operation Tovar
to temporarily disrupt Gameover Zeus by identifying the domains used by the
cybercriminals, and then redirecting bot traffic to government-controlled
servers.
The FBI also offered a $3 million reward for Russian hacker Evgeniy
Bogachev, who is accused of being the mastermind behind the Gameover
Zeus botnet. Bogachev is still at large, and new variants of Gameover Zeus
have since emerged.
13. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore13
4. Methbot
An extensive cybercrime operation and ad fraud botnet known as Methbot was
revealed in 2016 by cybersecurity services company White Ops. According to
security researchers, Methbot was generating between $3 million and $5 million
in fraudulent ad revenue daily last year by producing fraudulent clicks for online
ads, as well as fake views of video advertisements.
Instead of infecting random devices, the Methbot campaign is run on
approximately 800-1,200 dedicated servers in data centers located in both the
U.S. and the Netherlands. The campaign's operational infrastructure includes
6,000 spoofed domains, and more than 850,000 dedicated IP addresses, many of
which are falsely registered as belonging to legitimate U.S.-based internet
service providers.
The infected servers can produce fake clicks and mouse movements, as well as
forge social media account logins to appear as legitimate users to fool
conventional ad fraud detection techniques. In an effort to disrupt the
monetization scheme for Methbot, White Ops published a list of the spoofed
domains and fraudulent IP addresses to alert advertisers and enable them to
block the addresses.
14. Lokendra Vishwakarma, Assistant Professor,
SVIIT-SVVV, Indore14
5. Mirai
Several powerful, record-setting distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks
were observed in late 2016, and they later traced to a new brand of malware
known as Mirai. The DDoS traffic was produced by a variety of connected
devices, such as wireless routers and CCTV cameras.
Mirai malware is designed to scan the internet for insecure connected devices,
while also avoiding IP addresses belonging to major corporations, like Hewlett-
Packard and government agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Defense.
Once it identifies an insecure device, the malware tries to log in with a series of
common default passwords used by manufacturers. If those passwords don't
work, then Mirai uses brute force attacks to guess the password. Once a device is
compromised, it connects to C&C infrastructure and can divert varying amounts
of traffic toward a DDoS target.
Devices that have been infected are often still able to continue functioning
normally, making it difficult to detect Mirai botnet activity from a specific
device. For some internet of things (IoT) devices, such as digital video recorders,
the factory password is hard coded in the device's firmware, and many devices
cannot update their firmware over the internet.
The Mirai source code was later released to the public, allowing anyone to use
the malware to compose botnets leveraging poorly protected IoT devices.