110: Spam Botnets
Darknet Diaries
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Unmasking Spam: The Underworld of Affiliate Programs and Botnets
This chapter explores the hidden affiliate programs leveraged by spammers, focusing on the SpamIt program's selective membership and its implications for digital safety. It examines the evolution of email spam through the exploitation of weak spam filters by illicit pharmacies and reveals the inner workings of botnets that amplify spam distribution. Additionally, the chapter discusses the methods used to control compromised computers, highlighting the broader impact of this underground economy on users and regulatory responses.
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