Darknet Diaries 110: Spam Botnets
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Feb 8, 2022 Explore the dark world of spam botnets like Rustock, Waledac, and Cutwail. Uncover how they were built and the motivations behind their creators. Discover the shocking connections between spammers and counterfeit online pharmacies. Delve into the sophisticated mechanics of email spoofing and the relentless efforts by law enforcement to dismantle these cybercriminal networks. Learn about the ongoing challenges in combating spam and the risks associated with rogue online services that threaten users' safety.
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Grandma's Medicine
- The speaker's grandma bought cheaper medicine in Mexico due to high U.S. prices.
- Online pharmacies emerged, offering convenience but also risks from unregulated sellers.
Rogue Pharmacies
- Some online pharmacies offered significantly cheaper medications without prescriptions.
- Many of these were rogue, often posing as Canadian pharmacies to gain trust.
Fake Canadian Pharmacies
- Online "Canadian pharmacies" are often fronts for criminal networks.
- These networks sell unapproved drugs for profit.