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Aussie accused of using malware to steal bank details

August 13, 2009 by admin  
Filed under Breach Incidents, ID Theft, Malware, Non-U.S., Of Note

An Australian has been charged with infecting 3000 computers worldwide with viruses designed to capture banking details.

The 20-year-old from Adelaide is also suspected of having developed software capable of launching virus attacks on 74,000 computers worldwide.

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The man has been charged with offences including unauthorised modification of computer data, supply and possession of a computer virus with intent to commit a serious computer offence, unlawful operation of a computer system and theft.

Read more on WAtoday.

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