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Microsoft's Botnet Takedown Campaign: 10 Reasons It Keeps Doing It.

Authors :
Reisinger, Don
Source :
eWeek. 6/ 6/2013, p9-9. 1p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on the reasons why the shutdown of Microsoft Corp. and the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to $500 million botnet on June 5, 2013 is significant. It mentions that the efforts of Microsoft for making the Internet a bit safer must be acknowledged. It states that the takedown effort of Microsoft shows how far the company will use its technical expertise and influence to protect its users. It adds that the move also increased the image of the company.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15306283
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
eWeek
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
91662573