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FBI: 'Bot Roast II' Nets 8 Individuals

Via FBI.gov.

The FBI today announced the results of the second phase of its continuing investigation into a growing and serious problem involving criminal use of botnets. Since Operation 'Bot Roast' was announced last June, eight individuals have been indicted, pled guilty, or been sentenced for crimes related to botnet activity. Additionally, 13 search warrants were served in the U.S. and by overseas law enforcement partners in connection with this operation.

This ongoing investigative effort has thus far uncovered more than $20 million in economic loss and more than one million victim computers.

posted by Fergie @ 11/29/2007 09:03:00 AM