Botnet Takedown: Collaboration in action could shape role software companies will be expected to play in malware and cybercrime investigations. Microsoft, FBI took down more than 1,400 botnets used to spread the banking Trojan known as Citadel last week. Takedown illustrates emerging expectation for more collaboration from vendors to help stunt cybercrime. Microsoft says it expects to increase its involvement in these types of partnerships. But Gartner analyst says that while Microsoft’s work in the takedown proved helpful, it would be better spent on enhancing product security.”]
Source: https://www.bankinfosecurity.com/botnet-takedown-collaboration-in-action-a-5830