Latest about Botnets
Alleged Zeus botnet master nabbed in Bangkok
By Jane McCallion published
News Financial malware netted 'Happy Hacker' $100m over three years, authorities claim.
Apple OS X users warned of botnet risk
By Caroline Donnelly published
News Russian anti-virus vendor claims over half a million Apple devices could be infected with botnet.
Will the FBI close down your online business this March?
By Davey Winder published
In-depth In tackling the DNSChanger botnet, the FBI may take a load of businesses offline. Davey Winder is, unsurprisingly, anxious...
Kelihos suspect: I didn't do it
By Tom Brewster published
News Andrey Sabelnikov heads online to protest his innocence after Microsoft claims he was helping run the Kelihos botnet.
Microsoft suspects ex-antivirus worker of Kelihos botnet
By Tom Brewster published
News A Russian IT pro is accused of helping create and run the Kelihos botnet.
Koobface infections halted after Facebook exposure
By Tom Brewster published
News Facebook's decision to name Koobface suspects has an immediate impact, but no arrests have been made.
Koobface crooks unmasked?
By Tom Brewster published
News Facebook and Sophos believe they have the names of the crooks behind the Koobface botnet.
The war on botnets
By Tom Brewster published
In-depth After the major DNS Changer takedown, Tom Brewster looks at how the pendulum has swung in favour of the anti-botnet warriors.
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