__/ [ mmorris ] on Monday 24 July 2006 17:21 \__
> Subject: TT01001798 comp.os.linux.advocacy
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The consequence of being pwned? How long before botmasters (capitalising on
hijackable Windows boxes) destroy UseNet? They are certainly capable...
before the news server detects an abnormality. Frankly, I'm surprised that
no spammer has begun doing this already. The zombies are already flooding
phpBB, among other forum software where there are backlink incentives.
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