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What is Botnet?
Crypto Glossary Definition
A collection of computers infected with malicious software and controlled remotely without the owners' knowledge.
Why Botnet Matters
A botnet is a network of hijacked computers controlled without their owners' knowledge, historically used for cryptocurrency mining ("cryptojacking") by silently running mining software on victims' machines — it was a common form of crypto-related malware during periods when CPU/GPU mining was still profitable.
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