U.S. takes out computer malware that stole millions
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U.S. authorities said Monday they have disrupted two sophisticated types of computer malware used to steal millions of dollars from people all over the world.
The Gameover Zeus botnet, a network of virus-infected computers, targeted thousands of small businesses. And Cryptolocker, a software that encrypts files on computers, was used to extract ransom payments from computer owners who wanted access to their files.http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/02/technology/security/gameover-zeus-botnet/index.html
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They took down two botnets. But didn't stop the people.
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I suspect that this will have only very temporary effects.
