Mirai
Botnet That Brought Down Internet Was Student Stunt
The most devastating attack on the internet was motivated by the online computer game Minecraft.
Hackers Could Take Down the Internet With Botnet
Researchers warn of an impending "cyber hurricane" from this rapidly growing botnet.
Bitcoin Botnet Aims to Makes Money From Smart Devices
Your internet-connected fridge may be making money for other people.
Minecraft Linked to Mirai Botnet Web Attacks
Servers of the widely-played game have been linked to the web's largest ever cyberattack.
'World's First Solution' to Botnets
New router offers solution to massive cyber attacks.
Cyber Defence Is Decades Behind Weaponized Software
Cybersecurity pioneer John McAfee says only a fool would think there is effective cyber defence.
Russian Banks Fall Victim to Mirai Botnet Cyberattacks
The banks' websites were hit with cyberattacks by same botnet that caused major disruption to the internet in October.
185 Million Devices 'Exposed to Hackers'
October's internet attacks appear to have been caused by thousands of compromised devices.
Internet Attacks Are Precursor to 'Cyber Atomic Bomb'
John McAfee says attacks are "harbinger of near-future attacks that will be more devastating."