What is a Botnet Attack? 5 Ways to Prevent It

**Executive summary:** This article provides a concise, non-technical overview of botnet attacks—how devices become part of botnets, common attack types (phishing, DDoS, brute-force), and practical defenses including timely patching, access controls and MFA, continuous network monitoring, and employee cybersecurity training; it closes with a brief pitch for SecurityScorecard's security ratings service.