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xyst • today at 2:09 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

So if I wanted to build a botnet, then it would be very easy ;).

Infiltrate vulnerable PHP sites. Install backdoor(s). Secure root access. Patch PHP to lock out script kiddies. Let it sit dormant until you need to launch attack


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ramesh31 • today at 2:17 PM

Indeed this is undoubtedly happening as we speak to untold millions of forgotten sites.

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