The growing number of compromised computers known as “zombies,” as well as the growing danger these hijacked systems and networks can bring, have prompted anti-virus company Sophos to provide a service that finds the often quiet, malicious code. Experts agreed that zombies, which are typically ceded to attackers through software programs such as Trojans, are a growing issue and are adding to spam, denial of service and other attacks and illegal money-making schemes.
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Sophos Goes After Zombies With New Service
Posted by: Jay Lyman July 19, 2005 07:22 AMThe growing number of compromised computers known as “zombies,” as well as the growing danger these hijacked systems and networks can bring, have prompted anti-virus company Sophos to provide a service that finds the often quiet, malicious code. Experts agreed that zombies, which are typically ceded to attackers through software programs such as Trojans, are a growing issue and are adding to spam, denial of service and other attacks and illegal money-making schemes.