The reemergence of mining botnets bring changes to the threat landscape. In this session, presenters will discuss shifts occurring in some botnets to support mining activities. They will also discuss the different distribution and control methodologies used by various botnets, and talk about the various botnet features offered by botnet sellers and creators as demands for these botnets increase.Learning Objectives:1: Understand the shift that has occurred in the botnet landscape.2: Learn about the infrastructure design of various botnets.3: Obtain insight into what mining botnet features are in demand.