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New IM, email bot creates own p2p network

New IM, email bot creates own p2p network

Email and instant messenger users are being warned about a new bot in the wild that creates a peer-to-peer (p2p) network of infected host PCs.
Frank Washkuch May 2 2006 6:26PM Security
Australians go zombie hunting

Australians go zombie hunting

A zombie-hunting program has been launched by the ACMA, in a bid to identify infected computers which have Australian internet addresses.
Vivienne Fisher Nov 7 2005 2:44PM Security
Bots increase in April

Bots increase in April

Bots accounted for 35 percent of all malicious code detected in April, an increase of 14 percent from March figures according to security vendor Fortinet
Staff Writers May 9 2005 2:30PM Security
More phishing attacks and bot networks likely in 2005

More phishing attacks and bot networks likely in 2005

The next year will bring more phishing attacks and bot networks as cybercriminals look for quick profit, Symantec researchers predict.
Marcia Savage Dec 13 2004 7:48PM Security

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