Spooky Botnets - Steven Fosmark

Offered By: White Hat Cal Poly via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the eerie world of botnets in this 22-minute talk by Steven Fosmark. Delve into the definition and increasing prevalence of botnets, understand their purpose and functionality through real-world examples, and learn crucial strategies to safeguard your IoT devices from potential threats. Discover the origins of botnets, examine their source code, and gain insights into why these malicious networks have become so widespread in today's digital landscape.

Syllabus

Intro
The Story
The Source Code
How Did This Happen
IoT Devices
Purpose of a botnet
Example of botnet
Why are botnets so prevalent
How to protect your IoT

Taught by

White Hat Cal Poly

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