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Expect more Botnet attacks like the one that downed Twitter

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Why would I say that?  I say that for several reasons but mostly for the simple fact that these botnet attacks are working.  On August 6th, 2009 a botnet attack brought Twitter and Facebook to its knees.  Before I mention a few more reasons on why we can expect to hear more about botnets let me give you a little background on botnets so that we’re all on the same page. First the glossary: Botnets -  Botnets are zombie like programs that can infect a computer or network of computers. Zombie botnets can link together to form an army and can attack in droves even in the millions. Botnet Herder -  The Botnet herder is the programmer or the group of programmers who writes the program but not always the one who controls the botnets since the botnet herder can sell … Read entire article »

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