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Stories from across the site that focus on Botnets.
How Connected Car Head Units Are Becoming Targets for Sophisticated Malware
Connected car head units face new security risks as hackers exploit software update channels to install silent Android malware, leading to potential botnet abuse.
Aug 24, 2026
How AI-Powered Tools Are Being Exploited to Operate Botnets in Cyberattacks
A hacker used Google's Gemini CLI AI tool to control a botnet, showing the risks when AI assists in cybersecurity breaches. Learn the impact and precautions.
Jul 16, 2026
How China-linked Cyber Actors Are Exploiting IoT and Routers
NCSC and Five Eyes reveal how Chinese cyber groups are turning routers and IoT devices into botnets for DDoS attacks.
Apr 24, 2026
How Massive 2Tbps DDoS Attacks Are Changing Cybersecurity
Explore the implications of record-breaking DDoS attacks and botnet growth for cybersecurity.
Apr 23, 2026