110: Spam Botnets
Darknet Diaries
Unraveling the Waladak Botnet
This chapter explores the sophisticated operation of the Waladak botnet, detailing its architecture and autonomous functioning in the spam ecosystem. It discusses the landmark takedown efforts by Microsoft and researchers, highlighting the legal complexities and the botnet's abrupt resurgence following the shutdown of key infrastructure. The narrative also sheds light on the persistence of the CutWale botnet and the investigative work revealing the identities behind major spam operations.
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