Friday, 24 March, 2023

Microsoft knocks huge, global zombie botnet offline

<p>Microsoft has successfully managed to track and close one of the world&#39;s most prolific botnets&nbsp;- Necurs. The botnet was used to target millions of potential victims through spam emails. It took MS eight years to close the botnet which has so far infected over 9 mn computers worldwide and was used by cybercriminals to distribute highly advanced malware.&nbsp;Botnets, taking advantage of security vulnerabilities, form a powerful network to carry out cybercrimes.<br /> <br /> &nbsp;</p>