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How Microsoft used trademark law to seize fake domains
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1:03:26 - 1:10:57 (07:31)

Microsoft used a clause in the Lanham trademark act to seize counterfeit goods by arguing that the spam templates on the CNC servers, which were selling Viagra and other products, were a trademark infringement.

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Microsoft's legal team used a clause in the Lanham trademark act to seize counterfeit goods and help with the takedown of CNC servers.
1:03:26 - 1:06:07 (02:40)
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Microsoft
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Microsoft's legal team used a clause in the Lanham trademark act to seize counterfeit goods and help with the takedown of CNC servers. The legal argument was that these servers contained spam templates falsely claiming to be from Microsoft and Pfizer, constituting trademark infringement.

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How Microsoft used trademark law to seize fake domains
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110: Spam Botnets
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Darknet Diaries
The man behind several infamous botnets, including Rustdoc, Walidak, and Storm, has been arrested.
1:06:07 - 1:08:52 (02:45)
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Botnets
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The man behind several infamous botnets, including Rustdoc, Walidak, and Storm, has been arrested. His actions were affecting customer experience and the company vowed to target those who impact their platform.

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How Microsoft used trademark law to seize fake domains
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110: Spam Botnets
Podcast
Darknet Diaries
Two online pharmacy rivals, Igor and Pavel have been feuding and selling false information about COVID to promote their businesses, despite receiving warning letters from the FDA, however, the FDA has not been able to stop them from operating.
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Online Pharmacy
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Two online pharmacy rivals, Igor and Pavel have been feuding and selling false information about COVID to promote their businesses, despite receiving warning letters from the FDA, however, the FDA has not been able to stop them from operating. Individuals who are ordering their medications online must be cautious and conduct proper research before buying.

Chapter
How Microsoft used trademark law to seize fake domains
Episode
110: Spam Botnets
Podcast
Darknet Diaries