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- Botnets - Impervious to the EndLast September, Microsoft claimed to have taken down the Kelihos botnet. Kaspersky has now stated that a new modified version appeared the very next day. Is there really any way for us to shut these down completely?
- How Botnets Are Used in Modern AttacksBotnets, which are groups of compromised systems working together, are an instrumental tool in modern hacking.
- A Quick Look at BotnetsIf you have ever wondered why you get so much spam email, Botnets are the answer. They take over a computer and turn around and use that computer to deliver spam email message, sometimes even viruses.
- Your PC May Be a Spam Server and You Don't Know ItBotnets are groups of computers that function to deliver a program throughout the Internet. The owner of the hosting computer is not aware that his computer has been compromised.
FBI Hacks Infected Computers to Stop Coreflood BotnetThe FBI has done something never done before in the United States. Essentially the FBI is hacking into infected Coreflood botnet computers within the USA.- Five of the Worst Botnets on the InternetAlmost as long as there have been DDoS attacks, there have been botnets. Botnets are collections of software agents and/or robots that are generally run automatically yet independently to aid in DDoS attacks and spam, adware, and spyware distribution.
- Botnets Turn Your PC into a ZombieA botnet is a group of Internet-connected personal computers that have been infected by a malicious application, which allows a hacker to control the infected computers without alerting the computer owners.
What is a Botnet Infection?A botnet is an organized network of coordinated malware that gets a massive number of computers to do the designer's bidding, such as sending out its spam e-mail.- A New Trojan Horse Attacks the Military and the BanksGet to know the trojan horse that targets defense and financial institutions.
- What Are Botnets, and How to Protect Your Computer from ThemWhat is a Botnet? How can it infect your computer, and how can you protect yourself from this nefarious type of malware.
- Biggest Botnet Goes BustNews of the Spain based Mariposa botnet reveals close to 13 million Zombie PCs in more than 190 countries affected. Further investigation determined half of the Fortune 1000 companies had PCs on the Bot
- Distribution Denial of Service: What is it Becoming?Distribution Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks over the past years have greatly increased in power over the years from technology advancements and increased internet speed around the world.
MCrimes Morph into MBotnetsBotnets are robot networks of computers connected to the Internet that sit in our homes and offices. A botnet is generally banks of multiple PC's from the 10's to 10,000's to millions.
Botnets: Has Your Computer Been Hacked and Become a Robot?If your computer is acting up, it may be trying to tell you that it's been commandeered by a hacker and is now a robot. As part of a large botnet, your compromised PC may be carrying out malicious missions.
The Latest Trends in Malicious Software - What You Need to KnowExplains step-by-step how the author devised and implemented a decentralized command and control system in proof of concept code and why it presents one of the largest security threats that we have ever seen.- AntiBot Software for the Average Person to Fight Botnet AttacksIf you are not aware of the growing problem of Botnet Scams, you are not alone. Reports suggest that 40% of computers hooked up to the internet on a typical day are infected by bots.
FBI Identifies One Million Computer IP Addresses that Have Been VictimizedThe FBI may contact you about your IP address being compromised by botherders. Botnets are being used to facilitate cyber crimes and you may be one of the over one million victims the FBI has identified in OPERATION BOT ROAST.
Tips on How to Keep Your Computer Bot-FreeThe FBI is working with other companies such as Coordination Center at Carnegie Mellon University, so that they can notify the victims owners of the computers that have been compromised.- Operation "Bot Roast"computer hijacking
FBI Shuts Down Botnet Network Used by HackersThe majority of the population has no idea what the term "botnet" means, but just because you don't know what it is, doesn't mean that you aren't part of one.
New Cyber Security Bill Targets Botnets Used for CybercrimeFurthering the cause against internet scammers, spammers, spyware and cybercrime, the U.S. Congress has passed a legislation that seeks to punish purveyors of cybercrime who use botnets to aid in illegal activities.
25% of All Computers Compromised by "Botnet" SoftwareBotnets are networks of compromised computers which are used to attack computer networks, store illegal material, and send out SPAM email. A recent estimate states that 1/4th of all computer systems are infected with a botnet program.- Active DDoS Implementation MethodsWhen planning a DDoS attack, the attacker's first goal would usually be to set up the DDoS attack network.
- Understanding the Attackers in Today's DDoS WorldOver the years, the tactics used in DDoS attacks have remained mostly unchanged outside of minor tweaks here and there for targets and delivery platforms.
- Crimeware Kits Threat to Computer SecurityA description of crimeware kits and how they pose a threat to computer security as well as national security
- How to Secure Your Botnet or IRC ServerBest tips to secure your botnets/irc server.
- The Apathetic American Human BotnetThe way people interact in modern society involves some contemporary mask of friendliness. Regardless of any underlying sentiment, nearly everyone puts on this mask.
- Will You Be Used as a Weapon Against Your Own Country?Without your knowledge, cyber-terrorists can use your computer to wage cyber-warfare against your own country.
How to Detect If Your Computer is a ZombieWhen your computer has been remotely controlled by a "bot herder", it is now a Zombie. Most computer owners are not even aware that their pc has been infected- Criminals Enlisting Teens as Online Crime Goes Pro: Experts"Criminals go where the money is," Dave Marcus, a senior security strategist at McAfee Inc., said during a visit to Toronto to present the company's 2007 North American criminology report on organized crime and the internet.
