Title:Blockchain Security:"Botnets and Bitcoin Mining” - A Study on the
Impacts and Countermeasures
Volume: 18
Issue: 2
Author(s): Krishanu Kundu*
Affiliation:
- Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, GL Bajaj Institute of Technology and Management,
Greater Noida, India
Keywords:
Botnets, smart contracts, blockchain technology, network security, malware, cybertrust, IoT.
Abstract:
Introduction: Botnets have become a significant threat to cybersecurity, as they can
be used for a wide range of malicious activities, including Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS)
attacks, spamming, and cryptocurrency mining. Bitcoin Mining, in particular, has become a
lucrative target for cybercriminals, as it requires massive computing power and can generate
significant profits.
Method: In this paper, the author presents a study on a botnet that uses an HTA file to gain
initial access and execute code on a victim's device, followed by the installation of mining
software to infect the device and bitcoins.
Result: The author analyzes the botnet's behaviour, including its evasion techniques and Bitcoin Mining
activities, and discusses the implications of current findings for cybersecurity and Bitcoin Mining.
Conclusion: Future research should also investigate the use of different command and control
servers and other advanced attack frameworks in botnet operations and examine the potential
connections between botnets and other cybercrime activities, such as ransomware and espionage.
