Sep 24, 2011

US government to beat back botnets with a cybersecurity code of conduct

US government to beat back botnets with a cybersecurity code of conduct

Old Uncle Sam seems determined to crack down on botnets, but he still needs a little help figuring out how to do so. On Wednesday, the Department of Homeland Security and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published a request for information, inviting companies from internet and IT companies to contribute their ideas to a voluntary "code of conduct" for ISPs to follow when facing a botnet infestation.

Engadget

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