Malicious bots an inside look into the cyber-criminal underground of the internet

Originally designed as neutral entities, computerized bots are increasingly being used maliciously by online criminals in mass spamming events, fraud, extortion, identity theft, and software theft. Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber-Criminal Underground of the Internet explores the rise o...

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Main Author: Dunham, Ken (-)
Other Authors: Melnick, Jim
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press 2008.
Edition:1st edition
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Summary:Originally designed as neutral entities, computerized bots are increasingly being used maliciously by online criminals in mass spamming events, fraud, extortion, identity theft, and software theft. Malicious Bots: An Inside Look into the Cyber-Criminal Underground of the Internet explores the rise of dangerous bots and exposes the nefarious methods of "botmasters". This valuable resource assists information security managers in understanding the scope, sophistication, and criminal uses of bots. With sufficient technical detail to empower IT professionals, this volume provi
Item Description:"An Auerbach book."
Physical Description:1 online resource (170 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-143) and index.
ISBN:9781040065587
9780429119934
9781281515674
9786611515676
9781420069068