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Microsoft said Citadel takedown actions freed 2 million computers

article published on 24 June, 2013

Microsoft revealed this week that its actions taken against Citadel botnets freed around 2 million PCs that made up the botnets. On June 5, Microsoft was aided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in attempting to take down 1,400 malicious computer networks known as the Citadel Botnets by severing the access to infected machines. The operation, according to Microsoft, was a big success. ... [ read the full article ]

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Jemborg
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These botnets are also used to hold to ransom honest businesses.

Well done MS.
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Its a lot easier being righteous than right.

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