👉 Invasion computing refers to the use of computing resources, often cloud-based, for malicious activities such as distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, data breaches, or spreading malware. In a typical scenario, attackers exploit the vast network of interconnected devices, known as the Internet of Things (IoT), to amplify their attacks by overwhelming a target system with traffic from numerous compromised devices. These devices, often lacking robust security measures, act as nodes in a botnet, enabling attackers to launch coordinated and devastating assaults. The distributed nature of this approach makes it challenging to trace the origin of attacks, complicating defense efforts and highlighting the need for enhanced security protocols and monitoring systems to mitigate these threats.
