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2014-05-20 -Lurid Crime Tales-

100 arrests in global raids on 'BlackShades' hackers

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Posted by Fred 2014-05-20 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 This may be a concern:

FBIs Huge Hacker Bust Could Be Bogus

Dozens have been arrested in a king-sized global hacker crackdown. But its unclear whether the charges against these supposed cyber criminals will actually stick.

Europol claimed 359 raids connected to the Blackshades investigation, with the FBI confirming 97 arrests in 16 countries. The arrests were trumpeted with press conferences on both sides of the Atlantic. But its unclear how many actually used the software for criminal activityinstead of merely possessing it. And its unclear whether the charges against all of these supposed hackers will actually stick.

Posted by trailing wife 2014-05-20 08:14|| 2014-05-20 08:14|| Front Page Top

#2 Excellent find TW.

Clues to 'bogus' include: Menacing cyber project name, Big media spread in the Daily Beest or other regime-friendly media. Large, professionally made posters, Stern looking Special Agents, large numbers of arrested or detained. Timing of media release coincides with looming PR failures elsewhere.

Posted by Besoeker 2014-05-20 08:27|| 2014-05-20 08:27|| Front Page Top

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