Chapter
The Surprising Complexity of Botnets
29:11 - 34:48 (05:36)
When a botnet is constructed, all of the bots report back to a central command and control center, or set of CNCs. However, if one of these is taken down, the botnet is often able to continue functioning because of relay systems in place.
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Cosma2k started as a malware developer infecting computers through Rustdoc but then entered the world of affiliate marketing by partnering with Spamit.
29:11 - 31:06 (01:55)
Summary
Cosma2k started as a malware developer infecting computers through Rustdoc but then entered the world of affiliate marketing by partnering with Spamit. To make an even larger profit, he created a botnet called Rustock, which became one of the largest in history.
ChapterThe Surprising Complexity of Botnets
Episode110: Spam Botnets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
The structure of a botnet involves communication between secondary command control servers and CNC servers in order to control an army of infected devices.
31:06 - 33:32 (02:25)
Summary
The structure of a botnet involves communication between secondary command control servers and CNC servers in order to control an army of infected devices. The botnet can still function even if some CNC servers are taken down, by relying on hard-coded IP addresses.
ChapterThe Surprising Complexity of Botnets
Episode110: Spam Botnets
PodcastDarknet Diaries
Two competitors in the online pharmacy market, Igor and Pavel, are battling for the top spot in the industry.
33:32 - 34:48 (01:15)
Summary
Two competitors in the online pharmacy market, Igor and Pavel, are battling for the top spot in the industry. While Igor focuses on selling erectile dysfunction drugs, Pavel appeals to a different demand by selling highly addictive medicines at low prices through his new rogue online pharmacy, RX Promotion.