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Major Spam Sender Shut Down

14 Friday Nov 2008

Posted by Dagny Gromer in Computers

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malware, spam

http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9120162&intsrc=hm_list

Hosting firm shutdown forces botnets to relocate via kwout

A significant source of malware was shut down. It is said to have sent out up to 75% of all the spam emails in addition to controlling several botnets.

Unfortunately, the criminals responsible for this server will likely set up shop again elsewhere.

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