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Invasion of the Computer Snatchers
by Decius at 10:08 am EST, Feb 18, 2006 |
Hackers are hijacking thousands of PCs to spy on users, shake down online businesses, steal identities and send millions of pieces of spam. If you think your computer is safe, think again.
This is a really good article on the botnet/spyware industry. Interestingly enough the botnet operator who agreed to be interviewed for this article did so on the condition of anonymity. According to Slashdot the Washington Post published his hometown as the "location" caption for an odd image in the article. He lives in a very small town. Chances are he is going to prison. |
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RE: Invasion of the Computer Snatchers
by noteworthy at 11:22 am EST, Feb 18, 2006 |
Decius wrote: According to Slashdot the Washington Post published his hometown as the "location" caption for an odd image in the article. He lives in a very small town. Chances are he is going to prison.
That's quite a slip-up. It will be interesting to see how the Ombudsman handles this one. (Email her at ombudsman@washpost.com.) |
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Invasion of the Computer Snatchers
by noteworthy at 9:06 pm EST, Feb 17, 2006 |
Washington Post magazine profiles a botnet operator. Hackers are hijacking thousands of PCs to spy on users, shake down online businesses, steal identities and send millions of pieces of spam. If you think your computer is safe, think again.
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