Botnet.pdf Apr 2026

Botnets are networks of compromised devices ("bots") controlled by a "bot-herder" to execute large-scale, coordinated cyberattacks such as DDoS, phishing, and ad fraud. These networks, including IoT-based threats, employ centralized or peer-to-peer (P2P) command and control structures that are countered using behavioral analysis and deep learning detection methods. Further, analyze the comprehensive overview of botnet architectures and threats available in this ResearchGate report (PDF) BOTNETs: A Network Security Issue - ResearchGate . P2P as botnet command and control: a deeper insight