'Golden Cash' botnet-leasing network uncovered | Security - CNET News
I'm often asked (usually after cleaning up a worm or virus) what motivates people to write malicious computer code. Back in the day, writing a computer virus was akin to graffiti; the author did it to gain notoriety and the respect of his peers. However in recent years it has become big business, and this CNET article does a great job of explaining the motivation behind the modern virus writer.
Gaining control of your computer is big business, and this is why it is so important to take the security of your computer and network seriously. Change those default passwords and read up on these other articles to make sure that your network is safe.
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- Jonathan Watts
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- I have over 15 years of professional experience in the I.T. field, working with individuals and small to mid-size businesses. I've received a certificate in Project Management from UCLA, and I am a member of PMI. I have expertise in Active Directory, Open Directory, VMWare, Windows, Mac OSX, *nix, Exchange, IIS, Cisco, Forefront TMG, MARS, ACS, CSA, EMC, NetApp, and Websense. I've worked in all aspects of I.T., from end-user support to engineering and design.
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