Botnets

Microsoft plugs security systems into its worldwide cloud

Connection to Azure improves ability to push out near-real-time threat information welcome but called 'long overdue'

More malware discovered from drone cyberattacks

Despite the exposure of the cyberespionage, Operation Beebus is still active, although its infrastructure has changed

Botnets target social networks with spam

Life can be short for bogus profiles, but the spam keeps on coming

Spam botnet-for-hire used to deliver Android malware

Development marks a new post-startup phase in the Android malware business, on par with that of malicious tech targeting Windows

Botnet simulated humans to siphon millions in click-fraud scam

Kaspersky Lab’s “Red October” cyber-espionage saga leaves lots of questions unanswered

Is this Russian vs. Russian espionage? Is cyber-war a good marketing tool?

Cybercriminals are just businessmen at heart

Cybercriminals are just businessmen at heart

Compromised Windows PCs bought in China pose risk to U.S.

Bogus copies of Microsoft's operating system oftentimes end up as zombies within botnets and spread spam and malware beyond borders

Botnet operators in FBI bust show little talent, expert says

The operation exemplifies how deep technical knowledge is not needed to run a lucrative botnet