BOTS AND BOTNETS

Malicious Malware
BOTS AND
BOTNETS
Bots (robots) are software
applications that, on command,
perform automated tasks to
imitate or substitute a human.
At the same time, botnets (a
combination
of robots and networks) are a
collection of infected
computers.
 DAMAGE/S WHAT WILL IT CAUSE?
Damages can be significant and include:
 financial loss injury to the company’s reputation and brand
 operational downtime
 legal entanglements and fines; and
 loss of private data including PII and intellectual property (PI).
HOW WILL THE VIRUS PENETRATE THE SYSTEM?

• Password Attacks: Bots can use brute-force techniques to crack

weak or reused passwords, and gain access to a user's system or
online accounts.
• Software Vulnerabilities: Bot malware can exploit vulnerabilities in
software, such as operating systems or web browsers, to gain access
to a user's system.
CODES OF MALICIOUS SOFTWARE
AND HOW IT WILL WORK.