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Botnet Threat Update January to June 2025

Botnet activity increased by 26% this reporting period; the first increase we've observed for over 18 months. Five new malware families entered the Top 20, and disappointing increases for a number of global networks hosting the most active botnet command & controllers (C&Cs). Read the full report.

by The Spamhaus TeamJuly 14, 20251 minutes reading time

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