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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. -
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. -
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. -
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
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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. -
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.
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How to Secure Your Botnet or IRC ServerBest tips to secure your botnets/irc server.
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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.
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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 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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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. -
California Man Arrested on Computer Hacking ChargesThe Indictment alleges that King used what is called a "botnet" to attack computer servers. A botnet is a network of computers that have been infected without their owner's knowledge or consent -
Marshal Research Team Uncovers Latest Major Spam Operation"This outbreak is the latest in a string of underhanded social engineering tactics used by the same individuals responsible for the Storm Trojan to propagate their botnet."
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Computer Hackers and How They WorkComputer hackers and how they work, the things you did and didn't know about these so called mysterious hackers. They aren't everything you may of thought they would of been.
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Operation Payback: Limewire Shutdown Leads to a Cyberattack Against RIAALimewire has shut down by court injunction. Anonymous attacked the RIAA via hacks, pranks and black faxes in retaliation as part of Operation Payback which began Sept. 20th.
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What is Intellectual Property?All Tech Comm. needs to protect their organization in any way they can, one way to ensure this would be making sure that there are good people working for your company.
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Welcome News for Those of Us Who Hate SpamWhat's next for spam and those that create it no one knows but every journey begins with that first step.
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Botnetwebs Assemble Overnight: What's a Botnetweb?Malware has been around ever since there was an Internet to release it through. Think of it as Vietnam: a long, gruesome, daily battle with an almost abstract idea of the enemy.
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Crimeware Kits Threat to Computer SecurityA description of crimeware kits and how they pose a threat to computer security as well as national security
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Confliker Malware Infection: No Signs of Slowing Infection RatesConfliker was detected in 2008 and to date has infected over 10 million PCs and infection rates are still rising. What can you do about it? -
Malware Symptoms and What to Do If Your PC is InfectedDoes your computer run slow or does your browser redirect you to weird pages? Your computer might have an infection, so check out the symptoms, get rid of the infection and learn prevention.
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Big Game Scores Big for ScammersInternet criminals follow a similar editorial calendar as newspaper and magazine editors, coordinating their attacks around holidays, and the change in seasons. They further capitalize on significant events and natural disasters.
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Top 8 Worst Twitter Social Media HacksIn the past year our use of Twitter has increased dramatically. And so has the criminal hacker's attention to the opportunity to use it for illicit gain. -
Ten Viruses that Made Computers Take a Sick DayThese ten viruses will have you kicking and screaming at your computer, but don't worry they only last for a short period there is a remedy for all computer viruses.
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How Internet Cyper Attacks Can Affect Your Small BusinessInternet virus attacks affect small businesses with data breaches and cyber attacks. It is important to understand how this can affect your business reputation, clients, profits, and legal exposure. -
A New Trojan Horse Attacks the Military and the BanksGet to know the trojan horse that targets defense and financial institutions.
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Stop Snail Mail Waste, Fraud and AbuseStop Snail Mail Waste, Fraud and Abuse
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Nuke the Net from Orbit: How to Create a Zombie Free InternetNuke the Net From Orbit: How to Create a Zombie Free Internet
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Why You Need AntivirusToday's cyber criminals are downloading malware onto your PC without your knowledge at an alarming rate. The only protection you have is through anti-virus software.
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Active DDoS Implementation MethodsWhen planning a DDoS attack, the attacker's first goal would usually be to set up the DDoS attack network.
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How Botnets Are Used in Modern AttacksBotnets, which are groups of compromised systems working together, are an instrumental tool in modern hacking.
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Why Phishers Use Spamming Out & Other Spam FactsEven though spam has decreased since 2010, it still comprises of 93 percent of all sent emails. Spamming out has made spam and phishing attacks more successful, so here's a look at what spamming out is and other facts about spam.
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The Role of the ZombieSince millions of zombies, or bots, can be controlled by the command and control server to do the bidding of a cyber criminal they have become the most important tool used to launch DDoS attacks against their victims.
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Think You’re Protected? Think Again!In 1990, when only the government and a number of universities were using the Internet, there were 357 unique pieces of malware. The need for security began with desktop computing when the only means of compromising data was by inserting a contaminated
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Conficker Virus: Real Threat or All Hype?The recent publication of 'Worm: the First Digital World War' by Mark Bowden has renewed interest in the Conficker worm, an insidious piece of malware that can quietly take over your computer without your knowledge. -
Is Facebook's Facial Recognition Software Racist?The results I was given after uploading my photos were strange. Is Facebook's facial recognition software racist? -
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.
