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JavaScript Botnet Sheds Light On Criminal Activity

Posted by samzenpus on from the surfing-dirty dept.

CowboyRobot writes "Informatica64, a security research group, demonstrated the use of cached JavaScript to control computers connecting to a malicious proxy. 'The researchers found a variety of low-level criminals using their proxy server: fraudsters posing as British immigration officials offering work permits in hopes of stealing money and sensitive documents from their victims; a man pretending to be a pretty woman on a number of dating sites to con victims into sending money for a plane ticket; and another fraudster selling nonexistent Yorkshire Terriers.'"

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  1. This should shut down the naysayers by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yep, this is proof... Javascript is a real programming language.

  2. Wrong again Slashdot by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    "... and another fraudster selling nonexistent Yorkshire Terriers.'"

    Bullshit. Yorkshire Terriers most certainly exist.

  3. Re:Really? by girlintraining · · Score: 3, Funny

    Plus, I'm sure governments have more invasive methods rather than just this.

    Yes, in the sage words of Jon Stewart, "I'm sure big government feels its largest when it's in your anus."

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  4. But... non-existant Yorkies are the best! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It shouldn't be a crime to sell non-existant Yorkies. Just think of the ensuing peace and quiet of neighbors, because the would-be purchaser no longer has the cash for a real one. That man owes society nothing. Yay, society should reward him for performing such a public service.