Ddos
Botnet — Network of Compromised Systems Controlled Remotely
A Botnet is a network of compromised devices remotely controlled by an attacker for coordinated malicious activity. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how botnets operate, how they are built, and how they are used in DDoS attacks, spam campaigns, and ransomware distribution.
Denial of Service (DoS) — Disrupting Availability Through Resource Exhaustion
Denial of Service (DoS) is an attack that disrupts the availability of a system, service, or network by exhausting resources or triggering crashes. This SECMONS glossary entry explains how DoS works, how it differs from Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS), and how defenders should approach mitigation.