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Feds pounce on $50k-a-month botnet theft ring

Feds pounce on $50k-a-month botnet theft ring

A 19-year-old Argentinean man was arrested and charged with running a botnet that stole funds from gaming and money transfer sites.
Adam Greenberg Sep 18 2013 8:57AM Security
Gang held over plot to take over UK bank's computers

Gang held over plot to take over UK bank's computers

Secret device to transmit files back to alleged crooks.
Staff Writers Sep 16 2013 6:55AM Financial Services
Aussie linked to US Govt supercomputer hack

Aussie linked to US Govt supercomputer hack

Underground Intelligence Agency sold FBI access to hacked machines.
Adam Greenberg Sep 3 2013 8:46AM Security
LulzSec hacker Sabu's sentencing delayed

LulzSec hacker Sabu's sentencing delayed

Snitching hacker accused of 'facilitating hacking'.
Dan Kaplan Aug 26 2013 7:00AM Security
Millions stolen from US banks after 'wire payment switch' targeted

Millions stolen from US banks after 'wire payment switch' targeted

Three banks plundered with DDoS distraction.
Danielle Walker Aug 21 2013 8:00AM Security
Hacker pleas innocent in massive card theft

Hacker pleas innocent in massive card theft

Examines arrest irregularities.
Adam Greenberg Aug 14 2013 10:00AM Security
LulzSec Sony Pictures hacker jailed, cops huge fine

LulzSec Sony Pictures hacker jailed, cops huge fine

Faces a year of house arrest.
Adam Greenberg Aug 13 2013 7:00AM Security
$1.5M cyber heist causes escrow firm to close its doors

$1.5M cyber heist causes escrow firm to close its doors

RAT shutters Efficient Services Escrow Group.
Danielle Walker Aug 9 2013 11:18AM Security
Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Extradition suspended for Gozi virus co-conspirator

Wins appeal.
Adam Greenberg Aug 9 2013 9:34AM Security
US court rules Bitcoin is a legit currency

US court rules Bitcoin is a legit currency

Bitcoin investments are real.
Juha Saarinen Aug 8 2013 12:49PM Financial Services
Federal infosec director to step down

Federal infosec director to step down

ASD hunts for a new boss.
Allie Coyne Aug 8 2013 6:50AM Security
US student jailed for election rig attempt

US student jailed for election rig attempt

Pleaded guilty to using keyloggers to steal student passwords and vote.
Adam Greenberg Aug 7 2013 11:51AM Security
NSW Police mull portal, app for reporting crimes

NSW Police mull portal, app for reporting crimes

May cover reporting of cybercrime.
Ry Crozier Aug 2 2013 11:00AM Security
LulzSec Hammond sentencing delayed two months

LulzSec Hammond sentencing delayed two months

Sentencing delayed until 15 November.
Dan Kaplan Jul 29 2013 7:01AM Security
160 million bank card numbers stolen from corporate networks

160 million bank card numbers stolen from corporate networks

Five charged in one of the largest credit card fraud heists in US history.
Adam Greenberg Jul 26 2013 10:00AM Security
Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

Man falls for ransomware attack, gets busted for child porn

The law of unintended consequences strikes.
Dan Kaplan Jul 26 2013 8:00AM Security
US seizes $41M in drugs after shuttering pharma sites

US seizes $41M in drugs after shuttering pharma sites

Global effort.
Danielle Walker Jul 3 2013 8:13AM Security
ShadowCrew forum member handed over to the US

ShadowCrew forum member handed over to the US

Most wanted cybercriminal to stand trial.
Juha Saarinen Jul 2 2013 9:02AM Security
Rooted Plesk, OpenSSH boxes sold on forum

Rooted Plesk, OpenSSH boxes sold on forum

Credentials for sale.
Danielle Walker Jun 28 2013 4:30PM Security
Bid to overhaul 'vague' US hacking law

Bid to overhaul 'vague' US hacking law

Aaron's Law.
Juha Saarinen Jun 21 2013 3:04PM Security

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