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From smart TVs and refrigerators to security cameras and voice assistants, smart devices make life more convenient than ever. But that convenience comes at a cost your Internet of Things (IoT) devices could be part of a global cyber army and you don’t even know it. These cyber armies are called IoT botnets and they’re behind some of the most disruptive online attacks today. IoT botnets are formed by malicious actors who compromise internet connected devices and turn them into infected devices that can be controlled remotely for cyber attacks. Before you dismiss this as a tech-world issue, here’s the kicker: any poorly secured smart device in your home or office can be recruited by a botnet to participate in large scale attacks, steal your data or spy on you. In this guide we’ll explore what IoT botnets are, how they work, the risks they pose and most importantly how you can protect yourself including with VeePN.

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become one of the most common and annoying types of cyber attacks. They target everyone from individual gamers to big corporations, and often focus on groups that are typical targets of DDoS campaigns. These attacks can flood your Internet connection by sending an overwhelming amount of fake traffic to your router. The attacker, a malicious entity orchestrating the DDoS attack, uses various tools to direct this flood of data. As a result, legitimate users are unable to access online services, websites or games. But don’t panic, there are steps you can take to protect your home or office network. And right after you understand the danger, we’ll introduce you to one tool that boosts your digital defenses: VeePN.