Botnet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CYB-000499",
  "term": "Botnet",
  "field": "Cybersecurity",
  "definition": "The word “botnet” is formed from the words “robot” and ”network.” Cyber criminals use special Trojan viruses to breach the security of several users’ computers, take control of each computer, and organize all the infected machines into a network of “bots” that the criminal can remotely manage.",
  "references": [
    "NIST SP 1800-15B from Kaspersky Cyber Security Resource Center; NIST SP 1800-15C from Kaspersky Cyber Security Resource Center",
    "NIST CSRC Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/cybersecurity/botnet/"
}