A botnet is a network of hijacked, internet-connected devices (computers, smartphones, IoT) infected with malware and controlled by a "bot-herder" to perform malicious tasks remotely. Used for DDoS attacks, spam, and data theft, they operate silently, often causing slow performance
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A botnet is a network of hijacked, internet-connected devices (computers, smartphones, IoT) infected with malware and controlled by a "bot-herder" to perform malicious tasks remotely. Used for DDoS attacks, spam, and data theft, they operate silently, often causing slow performance
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Botnet. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/botnet
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