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Google Shuts Down Glupteba Botnet, Sues Operators

published on 2021-12-09 15:36:22 UTC by Bruce Schneier
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Google took steps to shut down the Glupteba botnet, at least for now. (The botnet uses the bitcoin blockchain as a backup command-and-control mechanism, making it hard to get rid of it permanently.) So Google is also suing the botnet’s operators.

It’s an interesting strategy. Let’s see if it’s successful.

Article: Google Shuts Down Glupteba Botnet, Sues Operators - published almost 3 years ago.

https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2021/12/google-shuts-down-glupteba-botnet-sues-operators.html   
Published: 2021 12 09 15:36:22
Received: 2021 12 09 15:44:55
Feed: Schneier on Security
Source: Schneier on Security
Category: Cyber Security
Topic: Cyber Security
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