dbarrow
05-22-2006, 09:27 AM
http://www.tgdaily.com/2006/05/20/clickbot_a_network/
Bot controls 34,000 zombie computers in advertising fraud
Wolfgang Gruener
May 20, 2006 02:40
Anti-virus software specialist Panda said that it has discovered a network of computers infected with Clickbot.A. The bot apparently uses a global network oif more than 34,000 zombie computers to defraud "pay per click" systems - a model in which advertisers pay webmasters a commission every time a user clicks on a banner or ad. The bot registers clicks automatically, providing lucrative financial returns for the creators, Panda said. ....
Bot controls 34,000 zombie computers in advertising fraud
Wolfgang Gruener
May 20, 2006 02:40
Anti-virus software specialist Panda said that it has discovered a network of computers infected with Clickbot.A. The bot apparently uses a global network oif more than 34,000 zombie computers to defraud "pay per click" systems - a model in which advertisers pay webmasters a commission every time a user clicks on a banner or ad. The bot registers clicks automatically, providing lucrative financial returns for the creators, Panda said. ....