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Michael Addresses Hacking Challenges and Law Enforcement Concerns

Here in his hometown, Michael is a respected computer programmer. In the United States, he's a wanted man. Two and a half years ago, his former boss Vasiliy Gorshkov and co-worker Alexey Ivanov were arrested for hacking and extorting a . . . . Here in his hometown, Michael is a respected computer programmer. In the United States, he's a wanted man. Two and a half years ago, his former boss Vasiliy Gorshkov and co-worker Alexey Ivanov were arrested for hacking and extorting a string of American businesses. Michael, who spoke on the condition that he be identified only by an English translation of his first name, said he helped them. Shortly after his associates were captured, the FBI determined that Michael might be part of the same hacking ring and tried to go after him, too. An agent sent him an e-mail telling him what had happened to Gorshkov and Ivanov and asking him what he knew about the men's criminal activities. Michael responded that by tricking the two men to travel to Seattle so they could be arrested, the agency had just started a war. "We'll keep stealing just like we did in the past," he wrote. "If you try to stop us there will be more of the same. Better just leave us alone." The FBI man, Michael said, apologized and said the agency wouldn't bother him anymore. And so far it has The link for this article located at WashingtonPost is no longer available. . Sarah, an elusive cybersecurity expert, contemplates the relentless struggle against digital offenses despite legislative initiatives in the UK.. Cybercrime Threats, Hacking Incidents, Law Enforcement Challenges, Online Security. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

May 21, 2003 • LinuxSecurity.com Team Hacks/Cracks