Microsoft Gives Up Control Of No-IP Websites It Wiped Off Th

[James C]

Microsoft Gives Up Control Of No-IP Websites It Wiped Off The Web

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[quote]Whether it’s doing so of its own volition or has been pressured into taking action, Microsoft MSFT -0.24% has finally started handing back control of domains it seized from No-IP earlier this week in a much-criticized, aggressive attempt to stop computer infections spreading.

As reported on Forbes yesterday, the security community was more than a little peeved at Microsoft’s move, as its operation to cut off cybercriminal control of the Bladabindi (NJrat) and Jenxcus (NJw0rm) malware also saw millions of legitimate websites shuttered as they were using the same infrastructure as thousands of domains being used to manage the malicious software. The Redmond giant was subsequently told to cease “policing