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Re: Botnet Detection


From: Jay Tumas <jay_tumas () HARVARD EDU>
Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:28:42 -0400

We're using FireEye and some custom snort sigs on our border.

J

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Jones, Jim R wrote:

Does anyone have a utility or method of detecting botnet infections?

This is becoming a serious problem that we have no way of tracking
down at this point in time. Any suggestions are appreciated!

Jim Jones
IT Security Manager
Gonzaga University
509.323.5926



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