Most DDoS attacks are generated by botnet zombie computers that have been compromised by viruses so whether a DDoS attack in itself is illegal is somewhat irrelevant when the means used to achieve it certainly is.
Although, I personally think this is a much better use for a botnet than sending out the "prescription-free Vicodin" spam they usually do./div>
I suspect it would be tough maintaining a price tag of 200k a year/patient with anything other than a monopoly and a limited production capability./div>
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Although, I personally think this is a much better use for a botnet than sending out the "prescription-free Vicodin" spam they usually do./div>
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