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Actually they get routed to servers operated by security companies that log incoming connections. This information is then shared with internet providers and co

by dsl 8y ago

Actually they get routed to servers operated by security companies that log incoming connections. This information is then shared with internet providers and corporations to help disinfect the end users machines that are trying to coordinate with the botnet.

kyleandrew 8y ago
Interesting. Do they need a warrant for this? It doesn't sound like it since they mentioned working with "private sector partners."
- tptacek 8y ago
  > the FBI executed seizure warrants to sinkhole 23 internet domains
vermilingua 8y ago
Do they call up customers telling them their computer has been infected with a virus? I am suddenly terrified that some non-zero percentage of those spam calls may actually be legit, and that I may need to treat every one of them as authentic (until they ask for teamviewer).
- meowface 8y ago
  Yes, you may certainly receive a call or email. I've been on both the sending and receiving end of those while working infosec at different companies.