‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds In a shocking revelation, cybersecurity experts have discovered that the “largest botnet ever” has been responsible for stealing billions of dollars from Covid-19 relief funds across the globe. This massive network of hijacked computers has become an alarming threat to both individuals and governments,… Continue reading ‘Largest Botnet Ever’ Tied to Billions in Stolen Covid-19 Relief Funds
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FBI makes a massive botnet infecting more than 700,000 computers uninstall itself
Recently, the FBI achieved a major milestone in the fight against cybercrime. The agency successfully managed to make one of the world’s largest botnets, which was responsible for infecting more than seven hundred thousand computers, uninstall itself. The botnet was discovered in 2018 when it was found to be using malicious software to simultaneously control… Continue reading FBI makes a massive botnet infecting more than 700,000 computers uninstall itself
Crypto botnet on X is powered by ChatGPT
The recent reports of a powerful new crypto botnet powered by ChatGPT have been making waves in the tech world. The botnet, referred to as “X”, is believed to be responsible for up to 25 percent of all crypto-related botnet activity since it went live late last year. ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence platform developed by… Continue reading Crypto botnet on X is powered by ChatGPT
Botnet that knows your name and quotes your email is back with new tricks
A sophisticated new Botnet with a knack for guessing users’ passwords and gaining access to their personal information has made a splash in the world of cyber-security. Dubbed ‘BADNEWS’, this malicious software has reportedly been linked to a resurgence of cyber-attacks targeting users all over the world. On its latest rampage, BADNEWS has been known… Continue reading Botnet that knows your name and quotes your email is back with new tricks
Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks
In a surprising development, Microsoft has recently discovered a Windows/Linux botnet that was being used to perpetrate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on a number of websites. The botnet, dubbed Apophis, was found by Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit while they were conducting an investigation into the activities of a group of hackers going by the aliases… Continue reading Microsoft discovers Windows/Linux botnet used in DDoS attacks