Beware Of Botnet Attacks, This Is The Purpose Of Using Botnets By Cybercriminals

Illustration of botnets (photo: Kaspersky)

JAKARTA - Kaspersky experts found that many botnets were traded and even rented on illegal sites, starting at IDR 1.6 million.

Selain membeli yang sudah jadi, perusahaan keamanan siber global itu juga mengatakan bahwa ada cara yang lebih murah bagi penjahat siber untuk mengakses botnet.

Just like valid data that can be leaked, the source code for botnets can also be released publicly by cybercriminals. Access to leakage of this source code can be obtained for free or at a cost of 10 to 50 US dollars (Rp160-812 thousand).

However, leaky botnets are generally considered an option for those who are less expert because they are more likely to be detected by security solutions.

Cybercriminals can also assign botnets to be developed from scratch. The cost of this development starts at US$3,000 (Rp48 million) and is not limited to a certain price range.

Most of these deals occur privately, through private messages, and partners are usually selected on reputation, such as ranking on forums, explained Alisa Kulishenko, security analyst at Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence.

Kaspersky sees that botnet makers always have something to get, both money and personal satisfaction. The purpose of making botnets includes:

Most of the motives for building botnets are similar to other cybercrimes. In many cases, these attackers want to steal something valuable or cause problems for others.