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White House Announces Initiative To Fight Botnets

Posted by samzenpus on from the fighting-the-good-fight dept.

benfrog writes "ISPs and financial-services companies would share data about computers made into botnets under a pilot program announced today by the Obama administration. From the article: 'The voluntary principles announced today include coordinating across sectors and confronting the problem globally. They were developed by the Industry Botnet Group, comprising trade groups including the Business Software Alliance and TechAmerica.' The White House is also backing a bill proposed by Joe Lieberman that would put the Department of Homeland Security in charge of cybersecurity of vital systems such as power grids and transportation networks."

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  1. So the BSA is leading the charge by Voyager529 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Anyone want to start taking bets as to when a copy of uTorrent or Transmission will deem you as a part of the botnet?

  2. Uh Oh, define "Botnet" by SuperKendall · · Score: 4, Insightful

    I try not to be paranoid, but when I see the BSA and the department of Homeland Security are joining forces, I can't help but have a feeling of dread...

    It really makes me wonder just what constitutes a botnet. After all, large numbers of computers contributing to torrent downloads are a form of bonnet also.

    If this doesn't make you think the government has too much money and free time, nothing will.

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  3. I know where this is going..... by Lumpy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Bittorrent = Terrorism.

    I guarantee the BSA scumbags are already pushing this point.

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    1. Re:I know where this is going..... by wbr1 · · Score: 4, Insightful

      Bittorrent = Terrorism.

      I guarantee the BSA scumbags are already pushing this point.

      Do not forget Bitorrent == Pro Child Predator

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  4. bullshit by znrt · · Score: 2, Insightful

    if botnets were the issue they'd ban windows and bam! all botnets down.

    but botnets aren't the issue. illusion of control is.

  5. Re:war on botnets by runeghost · · Score: 5, Insightful

    They're doing great at giving the government more power, the corporations more money, and the citizenry more oppression.