Obzhora 12-2012.pdf — Download File

: Analysis from ScienceDirect published in early 2013 details the design and impact of botnets active throughout 2012.

If you are looking for academic research regarding the malware landscape of that specific era, several technical papers provide analysis: Download File OBZHORA 12-2012.pdf

: A high-level cyber-espionage operation discovered in late 2012 that targeted diplomatic and governmental organizations using document-based exploits like CVE-2012-0158 . : Analysis from ScienceDirect published in early 2013

: A study by researchers at IEEE explored the Temporal Behaviors of Top-10 Malware specifically during the 2010–2012 timeframe. Download File OBZHORA 12-2012.pdf

: This period saw the rise of complex botnets used for data theft, identity theft , and DDoS attacks. Potential Sources for Research

Botnet Forensic Investigation Techniques and Cost Evaluation