Tag: server

News from the Dorkside: Dorkbot botnet disrupted

December 4, 2015

ESET has collaborated with Microsoft, CERT.PL and various law enforcement bodies around the world to disrupt known Dorkbot botnets by sinkholing their C&C servers. ESET shared technical analysis, statistical information about the malware used, and known command and control servers’ domains and IPs. We also were able to leverage our historical knowledge of this threat … More News from the Dorkside: Dorkbot botnet disrupted

Minecraft exploit makes it “easy” for hackers to crash servers

April 17, 2015

A security researcher has posted a Minecraft flaw that makes it “easy” for hackers to crash the game’s servers, reports Ars Technica. Developer Anmar Askar first noticed the exploit two years ago and notified the game’s creator, Mojang, but after being “ignored” and given several “highly unsatisfactory responses” he has now published the details on his blog. According … More Minecraft exploit makes it “easy” for hackers to crash servers