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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. 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.