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Microsoft busts spam network

Microsoft on Tuesday said it struck another blow in its battle against cyber crooks by busting a spam-sending network of virus-infected computers.

Microsoft on Tuesday said it struck another blow in its battle against cyber crooks by busting a spam-sending network of virus-infected computers.

Along with taking down a "botnet" believed to have been used for nefarious activities including spam, stock scams, and sexual exploitation of children, Microsoft sued the owner of an online domain used to control operations.

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