Botnets that are used for DDoS attacks are on the rise, but so are other types. Monitoring the communications patterns between command-and-control servers and their intended victims is vital. Botnet Research Report examines the potential causes for the increase in these attack types. The profile of the victims by industry and geography is also key to identifying botnet characteristics, such as ports and protocols;. The report also examines the impact of botnet attacks on Internet-connected networks and data networks.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/whitepapers/botnet-research-report-safeguarding-internet-w-2016