COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

Detailed explanation-1: -A botnet is a collection of internet-connected devices, which may include personal computers (PCs), servers, mobile devices and internet of things (IoT) devices, that are infected and controlled by a common type of malware, often unbeknownst to their owner.

Detailed explanation-2: -A botnet is a logical collection of Internet-connected devices, such as computers, smartphones or Internet of things (IoT) devices whose security have been breached and control ceded to a third party.

Detailed explanation-3: -A botnet is a cyberattack that uses multiple networked devices to run one or more bots on each device and then uses this swarm of infected devices to attack a server, company website, other devices, or individuals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Botnets can also affect mobile phones and the bot which attacks a mobile is called a mobile bot. A mobile bot is a type of malware that runs automatically once installed on a mobile device without mobile antivirus software.