First Trojan discovered using a newsgroup to control attacks

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http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/09/12/linux_zombies_push_malware/

Anything can be used. Most do to poor management. Others do to services getting so large they are impossible to manage.

Due to the illegal nature of these activities it won't be long until laws will be proposed to tighten the services and their management down. Also, companies allowing their services to be used will need to be held financially liable for damages.

Posted by: bjbrock   Posted on: 09/12/09 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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