Computer Identity Theft - Mon Mar 26, 2012

Microsoft disrupts massive Zeus malware ring msnbc.com The coordinated action is part of the software giant's push to disrupt the cybercrime infrastructure supporting worldwide fraud and identity theft. In a press release issued Sunday, Microsoft reported that on March 23, US Marshals seized Zeus ...

Celebrity hacker suspect to enter guilty plea abc7.com Christopher Chaney, 35, pleaded guilty to nine felony counts in federal court, including wire tapping, unauthorized access to a protected computer and damaging a protected computer. The prosecution dropped a charge of aggravated identity theft in ...

Ask an Expert: Entrepreneurs, avoid these these 5 tech traps USA TODAY Lack of security: Did you know that in the past few years, one of the fastest growing crimes is small business financial theft and fraud due to online piracy, social media identity theft, and phishing scams? The last number I saw pegged the total that ...

Zeus sting – Microsoft strikes at heart of cybercrime botnet empire Siliconrepublic.com A consortium led by Microsoft has struck at the heart of the major cybercrime empire behind the Zeus and SpyEye botnets which have been stealing information for identity theft. On Friday, Microsoft, in collaboration with the financial services industry ...

The long arm of Microsoft tries taking down Zeus botnets CNET The Zeus family of malware takes runs in the background of an infected computer, logging keystrokes so criminals can transfer money out of bank accounts, make purchases with others' money, and engage in identity theft, Microsoft said.

Scarlett & Mila's Hacker Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges TMZ.com As we previously reported, Christopher Chaney struck a plea agreement with prosecutors -- in which he agreed to plead guilty to 9 counts including identity theft, wiretapping, and unauthorized access and damage to a protected computer.

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