- Nov 2, 2008
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The US has charged a Russian man with being behind a major cybercrime operation
that affected individuals and businesses worldwide.
Evgeniy Bogachev, said to be known as "lucky12345" and "slavik", is accused of being involved in
attacks on more than a million computers.
The charges came as authorities seized control of a botnet used to steal personal and financial data.
Computer users were urged to run checks to protect themselves from the threat.
In a press conference held on Monday, the US Department of Justice said it believed Mr Bogachev was
last known to be residing in Anapa, Russia.
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said people probably had "two weeks" before the criminals would
get the botnet functioning again, and posted advice on how to best protect computers.
Internet service providers (ISPs) will be contacting customers known to have been affected by either letter
or email. The first notices were sent out on Monday, the BBC understands.
The action related to a strain of malware - meaning malicious software - known as Gameover Zeus.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n.../public-warned-of-cyber-attacks-30322654.html
that affected individuals and businesses worldwide.
Evgeniy Bogachev, said to be known as "lucky12345" and "slavik", is accused of being involved in
attacks on more than a million computers.
The charges came as authorities seized control of a botnet used to steal personal and financial data.
Computer users were urged to run checks to protect themselves from the threat.
In a press conference held on Monday, the US Department of Justice said it believed Mr Bogachev was
last known to be residing in Anapa, Russia.
The UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said people probably had "two weeks" before the criminals would
get the botnet functioning again, and posted advice on how to best protect computers.
Internet service providers (ISPs) will be contacting customers known to have been affected by either letter
or email. The first notices were sent out on Monday, the BBC understands.
The action related to a strain of malware - meaning malicious software - known as Gameover Zeus.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/n.../public-warned-of-cyber-attacks-30322654.html