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Microsoft stopped a botnet that affected more than 9 MILLION computers with secret tracking software

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Microsoft has disrupted a Russian botnet that infected more than 9 MILLION computers with malicious software that was used for a wide range of internet fraud Microsoft has disrupted one of the world’s largest and longest running botnets The Necurs botnet was based in Russia and affected 9 million computers It had been used to … Read more

February sees huge jump in exploits designed to spread Mirai botnet

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The Mirai botnet is known for targeting Internet of Things devices and conducting massive DDoS attacks, as described by cyberthreat researcher Check Point Research. Top 5 additional ways to fend off ransomware In 2019, 23 city governments in Texas experienced a coordinated ransomware attack. Tom Merritt explains how they defended themselves and ways you can … Read more