Botnets and Cybersecurity

  1. The Botnet Underground Economy
    1. Business Models
      1. Botnet-as-a-Service
        1. Rental Models
          1. Subscription Services
            1. Pay-per-Use
              1. Custom Development
              2. Data Monetization
                1. Credential Sales
                  1. Personal Information
                    1. Financial Data
                      1. Corporate Secrets
                      2. Service Provision
                        1. DDoS-for-Hire
                          1. Spam Services
                            1. Proxy Networks
                              1. Hosting Services
                            2. Underground Markets
                              1. Dark Web Marketplaces
                                1. Vendor Systems
                                  1. Escrow Services
                                    1. Reputation Systems
                                      1. Payment Methods
                                      2. Communication Channels
                                        1. Encrypted Messaging
                                          1. Forum Communities
                                            1. Private Networks
                                              1. Social Media Groups
                                              2. Ecosystem Roles
                                                1. Malware Developers
                                                  1. Botnet Operators
                                                    1. Service Providers
                                                      1. End Customers
                                                    2. Economic Factors
                                                      1. Pricing Models
                                                        1. Market Competition
                                                          1. Quality Differentiation
                                                            1. Geographic Variations
                                                              1. Seasonal Fluctuations
                                                              2. Risk Assessment
                                                                1. Law Enforcement Risk
                                                                  1. Technical Challenges
                                                                    1. Market Volatility
                                                                      1. Operational Costs

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                                                                  10. Case Studies of Notable Botnets