Affiliate commission is a payment given to individuals or organizations (affiliates) who refer customers to a business, typically through unique tracking links or codes. In cybersecurity, affiliate commissions are often associated with both legitimate marketing programs and malicious activities, such as affiliate-based malware distribution. Affiliates earn a percentage or fixed amount for each successful referral, sale, or action completed by users they direct to the target website or service. Tracking and managing affiliate commissions require robust security measures to prevent fraud and abuse, ensuring that only valid referrals are rewarded.