Botnets have become a major problem in the last few years, with massive networks such as Storm, Nugache and others comprising hundreds of thousands of infected machines. This video lays out the foundation of the problem and explains the efforts of researchers to take over the Torpig botnet. Black Hat 2020 session discusses how high-wattage connected devices like dishwashers and heating systems can be recruited into botnets and used to manipulate energy markets. The relentless rise in COVID-19 cases is battering already frayed healthcare systems and ransomware criminals are using the opportunity to strike.
Source: https://threatpost.com/how-steal-botnet-101509/72337/