3. BOT
• derived from the word "robot"
• program that performs repetitive
functions
• infected computer controlled by
another computer
4. BOTNET
• a network of bots
• commonly used to control or
attack computer systems
• controlled through an IRC
channel.
• also referred to as “zombies” or
“drones”
16. GTbot
• modified IRC client
• coupled with the hackers own scripts
• port scanning
• DDoS attacks
17. DDoS
• Distributed Denial of Service Attack
• attacker causes a network of
computers to “flood” a victim
computer with large amounts of data
or specific commands
29. RBN
• cybercrime organization
• personal identity theft
• bulletproof hosting
• child pornography, phishing, spam,
and malware distribution
• physically based in St. Petersburg