🐛 WORM vs 🕸️ BOTNET

🐛 WORM vs 🕸️ BOTNET

They’re not the same — and they don’t do the same damage.

🐛 WORM

What it is:

Self-spreading malware that moves across networks automatically.

HOW IT SPREADS:

Open Wi-Fi

Vulnerable systems

Network flaws

Unpatched devices

Shared networks

WHAT IT DOES:

Infects devices

Spreads without clicking

Slows networks

Creates backdoors

Delivers more malware

KEY IDEA:

A worm spreads itself.

🕸️ BOTNET

What it is:

A network of infected devices controlled by one attacker (command & control server).

HOW IT FORMS:

Worms

Trojans

Viruses

Phishing

Infected downloads

WHAT IT DOES:

Launches cyberattacks

Sends spam

Performs DDoS attacks

Mines crypto

Steals data

Controls devices remotely

Key idea:

A botnet uses infected devices as soldiers.

🐛 Worm = spreader

🕸️ Botnet = army

A worm infects.

A botnet controls.

HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF

✔️ System updates

✔️ Firewall

✔️ Secure Wi-Fi

✔️ Network monitoring

✔️ No open ports

✔️ Strong device security

✔️ Patch vulnerabilities

✔️ Device segmentation

Not all malware attacks you directly.

Some recruit you.