A botnet is a network of compromised computers controlled by a central entity for malicious purposes. A botnet can be used to engage in malicious activities such as sending spam, launching DDoS attacks, and stealing information. The growing number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, such as smart home appliances, security cameras, and medical devices, has provided attackers with a large pool of vulnerable devices to exploit. These devices often have weak security measures or outdated firmware, making them an easy target for attackers to compromise and use as part of botnets to launch DDoS attacks. The goal of this project is to implement a botnet in NS-3 comprised of various devices connected to wireless networks and observe its effectiveness at executing DDoS attacks.
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