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Dorkbot is a botnet that targets Microsoft Windows systems, used to steal online payment information, participate in DDoS attacks, and deliver other malware. According to Microsoft, it infected over one million PCs in 190 countries. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FBI, and Microsoft released a technical alert about Dorkbot. This tag covers the botnet's overview, impact, and solutions for Windows users.
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Dorkbot Botnet: Overview, Impact, and Solutions for Microsoft Windows Users
Original release date: December 03, 2015 Systems Affected Microsoft Windows Overview Dorkbot is a botnet used to steal online payment, participate in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and deliver other types of malware to victims’ computers. According to Microsoft, the family of...- News
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