W32.Downadup.C Pseudo-Random Domain Name Generation

The pseudo-random domain name generation for the rendezvous point is a clever idea. The common way for a botnet to communicate with its botmaster is usually done via a single rendezvous point. Since this rendezvous point is static, whoever controls this static location owns the botnet. This poses a problem for the botmaster since this rendezvous location is the weakest link of the botnet.