Hackers plot to create massive botnet

[loopcycle]

Might want to get current antivirus updates and windows security patches ASAP.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/06/03/malware_blitz/

"Computer Associates has warned of a co-ordinated malware attack (CMA) described as among the most sophisticated yet unleashed on the net. The attack involves three different Trojans – Glieder, Fantibag and Mitglieder – in a co-ordinated assault designed to establish a huge botnet under the control of hackers. CA reckons that access to the compromised PCs is for sale on a black market, at prices as low as five cents per PC."

[GorroXXII]

It is just sad that there are so many hacking assholes in the world, why can they put there distructive talents to good use...

Sorry for the language, but I can't think of anyother word to describe hackers.

[loopcycle]

...why can they put there distructive talents to good use...

many of them do. yesterdays hackers are todays "security professionals". seriously.

[loopcycle]

Hacker Hunters

http://yahoo.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_22/b3935001_mz001.htm

"Agents armed with Sig-Sauer 229 pistols and MP5 semi-automatic machine guns swooped in, aided by local cops and international police. The adrenaline was pumping, in part, because several ShadowCrew members were known to own weapons. "

"Local, state, and federal agencies regularly share tips and team up for busts...Public agencies also are linking with tech companies and private security experts who often are the first to discover crimes and clues.

[Phyxius]

AVG has been going nuts for the last 3 days now... Im picking up activity... :dunno: No infections yet..



Phyx

[Bonez]

you know these "hackers" are employed by companies to make mail servers and distrubute adds and junk.

[Kev Kanos]

:upyours: Hackers :upyours: