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Antisocial Networks: Turning a Social Network Into a Botnet
White Paper The massive adoption of social networks by Internet users provides with a unique opportunity to study possible exploits that will turn them into platforms for antisocial and illegal activities, like DDoS attacks, malware... [01 Jul 2009]
As the Net Churns: Fast-Flux Botnet Observations
White Paper Botnet herders often use fast-flux DNS techniques to host unwanted or illegal content within a botnet. While botnets themselves provide a rich platform for financial gain for the... [29 Jun 2009]
Phishing, malware and online fraud is booming
News Spam emails are often used in phishing attacks or to deliver malware it says, distributed by networks of compromised botnet computers which are also used for denial of service attacks. The internet is also highlighted as... [06 Jun 2008]
Police close in on NZ botnet ringleader
News New Zealand police have cracked down on an alleged botnet ringleader in New Zealand, who the FBI claims had illegal control over one million computers. Since Operation Bot Roast was announced last June,... [03 Dec 2007]
Worry over MSN blogs aiding spam
News Botnets are always going to be a more lucrative avenue for [spammers and virus authors] - you are not going to get that mass control you get with a botnet," said Biviano, who argued that improved design could help reduce... [26 Aug 2005]
Symantec website under DDoS attack
News If the attached file is opened, the computer connects to a botnet — a network of thousands of hacker-controlled computers used for illegal activity - and begins to send data to the Symantec website in... [18 Jul 2005]
