An Evolving Era of Botnet Empires

Explore the evolution and impact of botnet empires in this 28-minute conference talk from BSidesLV 2016. Delve into the origins of botnets, their lifecycle, and core functionalities. Examine code injection techniques, including a visualization of the Drider botnet. Learn about notorious botnet examples and efforts to dismantle them. Discover various detection methods and manual analysis techniques used to combat these digital threats. Gain valuable insights into the complex world of cybersecurity and network defense against evolving botnet threats.

Intro
THE BIRTH OF BOTNETS
LIFECYCLE OF A BOT
BOTNET FUNCTIONS
CODE INJECTION
Drider Visualization
FAMOUS BOTNETS
ATTEMPTED TAKEDOWNS
DETECTION METHODS
MANUAL ANALYSIS
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