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US Firms hit with Widespread Cyber Attack, Ongoing

A recent security threat has already infected about 74,000 computers owned by 2,500 companies and government organizations around the world. That's not a huge number, but the way in which the new "Kneber" botnet works should have most folks ... concerned. The Kneber botnet was discovered in late January by security firm NetWitness. The malicious botnet employs the infamous ZeuS Trojan to swipe login and password data once a system has become compromised. Botnet 'Most Dangerous' on the Web Today At this time, the Kneber botnet has yet to be put out of service. Although it was traced to Germany, ... (view more)

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