What is a Botnet and How to Detect if I’m Affected

This blog post explains what botnets are, how attackers leverage command-and-control to orchestrate compromised devices, and the typical signs of infection (unusual network traffic, elevated resource consumption, intrusive pop-ups/ads). It offers high-level guidance to detect and reduce risk—use reputable anti-malware, monitor network traffic with firewalls/IDS, and keep software patched—without presenting specific incidents or indicators of compromise.