👉 Nasty computing, often referred to as dark or shadow computing, encompasses a range of unethical and illegal practices that exploit computational resources for malicious purposes. This includes but is not limited to, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that overwhelm servers with traffic to disrupt services, malware distribution via compromised computing systems, and unauthorized data mining or theft. These activities not only infringe on privacy and security but also strain computational resources, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs for legitimate users. Additionally, the environmental impact of these malicious activities, such as energy consumption from botnets or the carbon footprint of compromised systems, adds another layer of harm to the digital ecosystem.
