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Germany arrests alleged Somali pirate accountant

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:58:41 -0400

BERLIN - German police arrested a man who allegedly acted as an accountant for Somali pirates blamed for the hijacking of an oil tanker in 2010, authorities said Monday.

Bloodless bank heist impressed cybercrime experts

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:47:04 -0400

NEW YORK - A bloodless bank heist that netted more than $45 million has left even cybercrime experts impressed by the technical sophistication, if not the virtue, of the con artists who pulled off a remarkable internationally organized attack.

Global network of hackers steals $45M from ATMs

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:18:08 -0400

NEW YORK - The sophistication of a global network of thieves who drained cash machines around the globe of an astonishing $45 million in mere hours sent ripples through the security world, not merely for the size of the operation and ease with which it was carried out, but also for the threat that more such thefts may be in store.