Re: Computer Experts Unite to Hunt Worm

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From: Bluuuue Rajah
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:53

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Pennywise@DerryMaine.Gov wrote in
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>  oldami <oldami@youcantgettherefromhere.com> wrote:
> 
>>Bluuuue Rajah wrote:
>>> Computer Experts Unite to Hunt Worm 
>>> 
>>> March 18, 2009 
>>> 
>>> nytimes.com/2009/03/19/technology/19worm.html
>>> 
>>> An extraordinary behind-the-scenes struggle is taking place between 
>>> computer security groups around the world and the brazen author of a
>>> malicious software program called Conficker.
>>> <SNIP>
> 
>>There is no profit in it being destructive, except as a threat for 
>>extortion purposes.  There are lots of ways to make money off this
>>beast of a botnet.  The usual - spam, click fraud, etc.
>>
>>I'm wondering if they have something completely new in mind.  The idea
>>mentioned for computing for resale (a la "Cloud Computing") sounds
>>possible. 
>>
>>The size of this botnet alone makes it worth worrying about.  Of
>>course, I'm surprised every time the Internet *does* work.
> 
> There are a few botnets doing very well and just waiting for a
> command; the Storm worm is still very strong and able.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Storm_worm_botnet

Command it to send me all the money.

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