spyware targets bank customers. news at 11.

[Florian Weimer]

* Perry E. Metzger:

>    "A major identity theft ring has been discovered that affects up to 50
>     banks, according to Sunbelt Software, the security company that says
>     it uncovered the operation. The operation, which is being
>     investigated by the FBI, is gathering personal data from
>     "thousands of machines" using keystroke-logging software, Sunbelt
>     said Monday."
>
> http://news.com.com/ID+theft+ring+hits+50+banks%2C+firm+says/2100-7349_3-5823591.html

I should point out that most players in the field don't rush to the
press with their findings, in order not to impact a pending law
enforcement investigation.

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