Malware flea market pays hackers to hijack PCs

Hackers are paid $140 for installing malware on 1,000 U.S computers. But Russia and former Soviet Bloc countries appear to be off limits.

By Ellen Messmer, Network World
October 06, 2009 02:20 PM ET

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Great Article!By PC Backup on October 7, 2009, 8:06 amThanks, Ellen, for another super article on this problem. Your reporting is very thorough and informative! I really appreciate it. So, why doesn't the CIA launch...

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HoneypotsBy Anonymous on October 7, 2009, 8:23 amWhy doesn't law enforcement set up honeypots to attract evil doers? They may catch some and it would raise the cost of doing business.

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IsraelBy Anonymous on October 7, 2009, 10:58 amJust curious: What is the pay for israeli websites?

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