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Volume 18, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 2352-0965
  • E-ISSN: 2352-0973

Abstract

Introduction

Botnets have become a significant threat to cybersecurity, as they can be used for a wide range of malicious activities, including Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks, spamming, and cryptocurrency mining. Bitcoin Mining, in particular, has become a lucrative target for cybercriminals, as it requires massive computing power and can generate significant profits.

Methods

In this paper, the author presents a study on a botnet that uses an HTA file to gain initial access and execute code on a victim's device, followed by the installation of mining software to infect the device and bitcoins.

Results

The author analyzes the botnet's behaviour, including its evasion techniques and Bitcoin Mining activities, and discusses the implications of current findings for cybersecurity and Bitcoin Mining.

Conclusion

Future research should also investigate the use of different command and control servers and other advanced attack frameworks in botnet operations and examine the potential connections between botnets and other cybercrime activities, such as ransomware and espionage.

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Blockchain Security:"Botnets and Bitcoin Mining” - A Study on the Impacts and Countermeasures
Recent Advances in Electrical & Electronic Engineering 18, 256 (2025); https://doi.org/10.2174/0123520965301502240827114505
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  • Article Type:     Research Article
Keyword(s): blockchain technology; Botnets; cybertrust; IoT; malware; network security; smart contracts

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