On Monday, the security blog at Arbor Networks reported finding a bit of malware that checked in with a remote account to download some URLs.
Full Article at Ars Technica
A new botnet on the scene is already spewing out billions of spam mails each day. A new botnet called ‘Festi’ is fast becoming one of the main spambots on the net, putting out 1.5 to three billion spam mails per day globally.
Full Article at ITPro
In the roughly 12 months since the McColo shutdown caused a short but dramatic drop in spam, botnet operators have changed tactics to minimize the impact of authorities shutting down their ISPs. Security researchers discussed how with eWEEK.
Full Article at eWeek
Crimeware distributors have begun using Facebook as a command and control channel for a Trojan that turns compromised Windows PCs into zombie drones. Zombie clients poll the Notes section of the mobile version of Facebook for instructions.
Full Article at The Register
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