Keystroke dynamics block bots to boost security 

Keystroke dynamics block bots to boost security

In Crypto - By Stewart Mitchell, 3 November 2010 2:49 PM
Uses factors such as speed of typing.
Analysts pick apart "huge" Mariposa botnet 

Analysts pick apart "huge" Mariposa botnet

In Hackers - By Angela Moscaritolo, 12 March 2010 1:10 PM
One of the largest networks of compromised computers ever seen.
Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files 

Ya!Bucks spreads malicious executable files

In Applications - By Dan Raywood, 2 September 2009 11:14 AM
Claims that program rewards installing malware.
Storm Worm spams its bots with stock pop-up 

Storm Worm spams its bots with stock pop-up

In Applications - By Dan Kaplan, 15 November 2007 10:09 AM
Some 250,000 computer users, who likely never knew their machines had been seeded with the notorious Storm Worm virus, received confirmation this week when a pop-up stock spam ...
Cisco survey: Spyware, bots top security issues for government IT professionals 

Cisco survey: Spyware, bots top security issues for government IT professionals

In Web/client - By Jim Carr, 12 November 2007 9:54 AM
Day-to-day worries about spyware and bots are the No. 1 security concern of IT professionals working for the agencies of the federal government, according to a study released ...
From Russia, bots and personal information for sale  

From Russia, bots and personal information for sale

By Frank Washkuch, 9 March 2006 9:07 PM
Russian hackers are offering stolen credit card and bank account numbers, as well as the use of thousands of bot computers, for a low price.
New bots spearhead 2005 malware offensive  

New bots spearhead 2005 malware offensive

By William Eazel, 22 February 2006 9:45 AM
There was a “significant increase” in the number of new malware specimens detected during 2005, with research published today reporting a year on year surge of over 240 percent.
Fastest growing malware threat: bots 

Fastest growing malware threat: bots

By Dan Kaplan, 27 January 2006 9:12 PM
Bots are the fastest growing malware threat, with more than 10,000 new variants detected last year, security firm Panda Labs said Thursday.
More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005  

More than 10,000 new bots emerge in 2005

By Wiliiam Eazel, 9 December 2005 1:53 PM
Bots have emerged as the most prolific type of malicious code during 2005, according to new research. Data published today by PandaLabs reveals that more than 10,000 new ...
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