FBI expands hunt on warez scene
@ Out of the box
Dec 13 2001, 23:20 (UTC+0) | marek writes: We've got confirmed insider information, that four major efnet servers are currently running in debug mode, which enables them to see ALL private traffic, like private chat, passwords sent to channel protection bots, messages, etc. and the information is being filtered and sent to the FBI, which requested this. Currently, a big EDU server, and .ORG server.
Recent busts include 90+ scene group senior members and leaders in US, Canada, Britain, Australia, Norway, 2 cracking groups in Poland. New raids are expected according to News.Com.
12/14/6pm update:
U.S. seizes six computers at RIT : Agents with the U.S. Customs Service seized six computers from Rochester Institute of Technology students yesterday and Tuesday, a university spokeswoman confirmed. story.
Eight arrested over piracy at U.K. up to now. story
expect more updates |
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