I was so relieved when the CDC decided to release emergency preparedness instructions for a possible Zombie Apocalypse. I think all of us need to prepare for such an event. When I mention Zombies, adults seem to glaze over. They don’t even know what a Double Tap is for goodness sakes! I have done a Read more…
Tags: botnets, malware, spam, zombie computers
Let’s face it: Most people–even folks in the security industry–have a hard time explaining botnets (robot networks of infected computers) in a way that your Uncle Joe or Aunt Betty can understand. Is it really a big deal? Yes, it is. With the rapid growth in malware and bot infections we’re seeing, it’s important for Read more…
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Did you know that 80% of the world’s spam comes from “zombie” computers? A zombie isn’t the living dead you’ll see looking for fresh brains; it is a computer that has been taken over by cybercriminals and can be controlled from afar, unbeknownst to the user sitting in front of the screen. The armies of Read more…
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