Botnets embody the ultimate blended threat. Botnet code carries almost every conceivable form of malware — from spyware to downloaders, rootkits, spam engines and more. To answer like with like, defenders must employ multiple layers of security. The good news is that time-honored techniques are still surprisingly effective against botnets. Taking the following countermeasures can greatly mitigate the likelihood of a bot infection operating from your network.
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Winning the Botnet Wars
Posted by: Joe Wang December 10, 2009 04:00 AMBotnets embody the ultimate blended threat. Botnet code carries almost every conceivable form of malware — from spyware to downloaders, rootkits, spam engines and more. To answer like with like, defenders must employ multiple layers of security. The good news is that time-honored techniques are still surprisingly effective against botnets. Taking the following countermeasures can greatly mitigate the likelihood of a bot infection operating from your network.