‘Zombie’ ring allegedly hit 1.5 million computers

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With identity theft and worries of being hacked a constant in this time, the good guys can chalk another one up. Three Dutch hackers involved in a crime ring designed to steal passwords, credit card information, and other private information via a “zombie network” have been arrested recently. Specifically, if you’re an E-bay or Pay-Pal user, you may be at risk in this one as the hack was worldwide, hacking 1.5 million machines, with theft of personal information from the two previously mentioned sites. If you see an unauthorized purchase or sale under your personaly account, it would be wise to notify the site immediately.

Three suspects in a Dutch crime ring hacked 1.5 million computers worldwide, setting up a “zombie network” that secretly stole credit card and other personal data, prosecutors said Thursday.

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