Botnets Trend 2026

A botnet is a network of hijacked internet-connected devices, infected with malware and controlled remotely by a "bot-herder." These compromised machines, often recruited without owners' knowledge, launch coordinated attacks like DDoS, spam, and data theft. Cybercriminals profit through ransomware, fraud, and renting access, while nation-states use them for espionage and disruption.