Protect you against botnets
Botnets are large networks of hijacked devices (robots) that can be remotely controlled by their creator. Mainly run for profit by criminal organizations, botnets can, for example, be used to mine cryptocurrencies like Monero, or use bandwidth to slow down websites as a denial of service attack. Who is at risk from botnets? The primary victims of botnets are outdated computers humming away in forgotten corners of business parks and schools, as well as poorly secured Internet of Things (IoT) devices. When a computer no longer receives updates but is still connected to the internet, it becomes vulnerable as more and more unpatched security vulnerabilities are discovered. These vulnerabilities might allow somebody…
