BotNet News

At its height, the Conficker botnet was one of the largest ever. A computer worm, it infected millions of devices and allowed hackers to steal banking credentials, launch DDoS attacks, and engage in other cyber crimes. Another popular botnet, Gameover ZeuS, racked up $100 million in losses at its peak.

Cybercrime is the use of computers and Internet connectivity to commit criminal acts. It includes everything from hacking into websites and email to stealing identities, infecting devices with malware and even denial of service attacks against businesses. It also encompasses trafficking in child pornography and intellectual property rights violations, as

Cyberattacks are on the rise and there’s no sign they’ll stop any time soon. This has put consumers on high alert; governments are putting laws and regulations in place to protect their populations; and organizations are spending more time, energy and money than ever to guard against them. Viruses, worms,