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Hackers Behind Mirai Botnet Plead Guilty
Security & Fraud // December 14, 2017

Three computer hackers behind the Mirai botnet, which kicked websites offline last year in cyberattacks, have pleaded guilty to cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fear The Reaper: Botnet Could Be Bigger And Badder Than Mirai
Security & Fraud // October 26, 2017

Just in time for Halloween, the Reaper is coming, and he’s after your internet. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

British ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Receives Suspended Sentence In Germany
Security & Fraud // July 28, 2017

A British hacker-for-hire known as “Spiderman” was given a suspended sentence by a German court Friday, but could still face criminal charges in Britain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Almost 1M Routers In Germany Hacked By Botnet
Security & Fraud // December 06, 2016

The Mirai botnet strikes again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive...

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Internet Companies Successfully Defend Against Largest-Ever Denial-of-Service Attack

October 11, 2023
Internet companies Google, Amazon and Cloudflare have successfully defended against the largest-known denial-of-service attack on the internet, raising concerns about a new technique that could potentially cause widespread disruption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, […]

Hackers Behind Mirai Botnet Plead Guilty

December 14, 2017
Three computer hackers behind the Mirai botnet, which kicked websites offline last year in cyberattacks, have pleaded guilty to cybercrime. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

British ‘Spiderman’ Hacker Receives Suspended Sentence In Germany

July 28, 2017
A British hacker-for-hire known as “Spiderman” was given a suspended sentence by a German court Friday, but could still face criminal charges in Britain. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Almost 1M Routers In Germany Hacked By Botnet

December 06, 2016
The Mirai botnet strikes again. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....