Invasion of the Botnet Computer Snatchers
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02-19-2006, 08:36 AM,
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Invasion of the Botnet Computer Snatchers
Washington Post article and interviews with botnet operators and victims:
Quote:Hackers are hijacking thousands of PCs to spy on users, shake down online businesses, steal identities and send millions of pieces of spam. If you think your computer is safe, think again full article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/con...01342.html Interview with the CEO of software maker 180Solutions: Quote:Shortly after arriving at 180, I sit down with the company's co-founder and chief executive, Keith Smith. I ask Smith about the criticism that his company's software too often ends up on PCs without the owner's knowledge or permission, and how he thinks the company's "users" view the quality of their software... full article: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityf...ionss.html Interview with botnet victims: Quote:But Feito isn't terribly concerned about keeping his computer current with anti-virus updates or Windows security patches. In fact, he can't remember ever installing one... full article: http://blog.washingtonpost.com/securityf..._user.html |
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