German ISPs team up with gov agency to clean up malware

“ISPs are teaming up with the German Federal Office for
Information Security (BSI) to set up an operation geared towards
cleansing consumer systems from botnet infestation. ISPs will track
down infected machines, before directing users towards a website
offering advice and an associated call centre, staffed by around
40.

“The project, due to start in 2010, was announced on Tuesday at
the German IT summit in Stuttgart. No funding details were
provided.”

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