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Scammers deploy bots for Ebay manipulation

Scammers deploy bots for Ebay manipulation

Scammers have turned to automated bots to create Ebay accounts with a positive feedback record, reports security vendor Fortinet.
Tom Sanders Aug 2 2006 9:29AM Security
From Russia, bots and personal information for sale

From Russia, bots and personal information for sale

Russian hackers are offering stolen credit card and bank account numbers, as well as the use of thousands of bot computers, for a low price.
Frank Washkuch Mar 9 2006 9:07PM Security
New bots spearhead 2005 malware offensive

New bots spearhead 2005 malware offensive

There was a “significant increase” in the number of new malware specimens detected during 2005, with research published today reporting a year on year surge of over 240 percent.
William Eazel Feb 22 2006 9:45AM Security
Fastest growing malware threat: bots

Fastest growing malware threat: bots

Bots are the fastest growing malware threat, with more than 10,000 new variants detected last year, security firm Panda Labs said Thursday.
Dan Kaplan Jan 27 2006 9:12PM Security
More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005

More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005

Bots have emerged as the most prolific type of malicious code during 2005, according to new research. Data published today by PandaLabs reveals that more than 10,000 new samples of automated worms or trojans were detected during this year alone, leading to a sharp rise in the number of zombie botnets used by cyber criminals.
Wiliiam Eazel Dec 9 2005 1:53PM Security
IM a bot breeding ground

IM a bot breeding ground

Instant messaging applications are the new breeding ground for bots and other malicious applications, according to network security company Trend Micro.
DVD Editor Mar 16 2005 1:10PM Security

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