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jeff47

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19. It is remote control software that lets "the bad guys"...

Reply to aquart (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 5, 2012, 09:25 PM

Apr 2012

...do whatever they want with your computer.

Common uses include stealing any valuable information on the computer, stealing your logins to web sites, sending spam, and using your internet connection to overload a web site (called a DDoS or "Distributed denial of service" attack)

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PC, Mac & Linux Users - a simple check to see if you have a Botnet. [View all] denem Apr 2012 OP

thanks......n/t dhill926 Apr 2012 #1

Thanks. myrna minx Apr 2012 #2

Thanks! BiggJawn Apr 2012 #3

Oh, shoot, it says I have zero bots. Where do I go to fix that? petronius Apr 2012 #4

Zero bots! I bet you feel left out! LOL RKP5637 Apr 2012 #7

DU can help you if you need more. denem Apr 2012 #18

Would this work on Android and iOS as well? Initech Apr 2012 #5

I'll look into it. denem Apr 2012 #9

No iOS botnet exploits sighted so far. Android reports below. denem Apr 2012 #16

Damn! No results. MineralMan Apr 2012 #6

what is a botnet? Why would I not want one? aquart Apr 2012 #8

They usually used to email spam, hide the route of a hacker probes, or to conduct a DDOS attack. denem Apr 2012 #10

It is remote control software that lets "the bad guys"... jeff47 Apr 2012 #19

Damn, I'm infected with Govelbot. Dead_Parrot Apr 2012 #11

LOL Inform EarlG immediately. denem Apr 2012 #13

Thanks!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2012 #12

Was that it? Two seconds, and I have results? Curmudgeoness Apr 2012 #14

thanks d_r Apr 2012 #15

Thanks. DavidDvorkin Apr 2012 #17

No bot activity detected on my computer whatever that is. n/t RebelOne Apr 2012 #20

Thanks for the link. Swede Apr 2012 #21

No bot here. I've never had a single virus, bot, worm, or anything on my Mac. northoftheborder Apr 2012 #22

There is a large problem with this site jeff47 Apr 2012 #23

You didn't tell me about the ... GeorgeGist Apr 2012 #24

We defy the odds! Duer 157099 Apr 2012 #25