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    Storm botnet ?

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by Skip's Destiny, Jan 21, 2009.

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    If you care for some info from a security layman, the Storm botnet has shrinked considerably, in size and capability, according to several researchers (see the links at he bottom of the Wiki page). Mostly due to AV vendors coming up with detection and removal solutions.

    And sure, with 100000+ computers at your disposal (with a high bandwith internet connection), one can DDOS lots of little countries for a short period of time.
    Who owns it? Who knows...
    I wouldn't be surprised if RBN is involved though.
     
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    Thanks for the info Baserk. :)

    I edited the post, everyone is welcome to add to this discussion whether to supplement the wiki's info or to add new info of their own.

    The botnet's ability to respond to scans creeps me out. Skynet reimagined lol.
     
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