Abstract:Malicious actors use networks of compromised and remotely controlled hosts, known as botnets, to execute different classes of cyberattacks, including exfiltration of sensitive data. Recently, we have observed a trend toward more resilient botnet architectures, departing from traditional centralized architectures and enabling botnets to evade detection and persist in a system indefinitely. Botnets can achieve resilience through architectural stealth, by establishing overlay networks that minimize exposure of ma… Show more
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