Microsoft takes down Rustock, reduces world spam by 39%

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Alander

March 20, 2011, 6:34 AM UTC

http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-20044480-75.html

Good news

Corrine

March 20, 2011, 4:55 PM UTC

Also of interest:

Microsoft Malware Protection Center: Operation b107 - Rustock Botnet Takedown

Microsoft on the Issues: Taking Down Botnets: Microsoft and the Rustock Botnet