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Botnet

Concept

A network of compromised internet-connected devices controlled remotely by attackers, commonly used to launch DDoS attacks.

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Episodes about Botnet

Azure Sphere - Simply Explained

2026-07-14 · Video on YouTube

Azure Sphere is Microsoft's end-to-end security platform for Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Instead of focusing only on software security, Azure Sphere protects connected devices from the silicon chip all the way to the cloud. It combines three core…

Azure DDoS Protection - Simply Explained

2026-07-17 · Video on YouTube

Azure DDoS Protection is Microsoft's managed service for defending applications and services against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks. It automatically detects and mitigates malicious traffic designed to overwhelm your infrastructure, helping keep…

Azure Front Door - Simply Explained

2026-07-16 · Video on YouTube

Azure Front Door is Microsoft's global application delivery network that improves the performance, availability, and security of web applications. By routing user traffic through Microsoft's worldwide edge network, Azure Front Door delivers faster response…

2026-07-14 – Azure Sphere - Simply Explained2026-07-16 – Azure Front Door - Simply Explained2026-07-17 – Azure DDoS Protection - Simply Explained2026-072026-07
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Why are IoT devices a security problem?

Many were never built to be secure. The episode cites the 2016 Mirai botnet, which used hacked cameras and routers to take down major parts of the internet. · From the episode: Azure Sphere - Simply Explained

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