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Source: Techworld - Posted by Benjamin D. Thomas
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Hacked computer networks, or botnets, are becoming increasingly difficult to trace as hackers develop new means to hide them, says security experts.
Botnets are used to send spam, propagate viruses and carry out denial of service attacks - something that has again come to light with a high-profile attack on The Million Dollar Home Page, a novel advertising website idea by a British college student.
The owner of the site, 21-year-old Alex Tew, has received threatening e-mails demanding ransom in exchange for a halt to the DDoS assault.
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