Although breached IoT devices can let threat actors move deeper into compromised home networks, they also serve a darker purpose: being weaponized in botnet attacks.
What is a botnet?
As its name suggests, a botnet is a network of internet-connected (IoT) devices used to run automation programs, conveniently referred to as “bots.”
Botnets are typically used in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. However, their malicious potential extends far beyond DDoS campaigns, as threat actors