FBI, Facebook Track Down International Crime Ring That Stole $850 Million from Computer Users

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  FBI agents, with the help of Facebook, cracked one of the largest cybercrime cases in history, arresting 10 people accused of infecting computers with malicious software and then stealing their bank and other personal information worth $850 million, Reuters reports. Agents were assisted by Facebook’s security team after users of the social…

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Former FBI Agent, Wife Face Prison Today in Investment Fraud Case That Targeted Seniors

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  A former FBI agent and his wife face prison time Tuesday  for preying on seniors in an investment fraud case, the Associated Press reports. John and Sara Graves, of Fredericksburg, Va., were convicted in April of mail fraud, conspiracy and four counts of wire fraud. Prosecutors said the couple opened an investment…

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Hate Crimes Drop Nationwide in 2011, But More Attacks Against Gays, Lesbians

Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com  Fewer people reported hate crimes in 2011, but those based on sexual orientation rose, the FBI said Monday. Reported hate crimes dropped 6%, to about 6,200, according to the recently released Hate Crime Statistics. About half the hate crimes were racially motivated and predominately targeted African Americans. In a press release, the…

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