Legitimate ISP a Cover-up For a Cybercrime Network 68
ezabi writes "TrendWatch, the malware research arm of TrendMicro, has posted a white paper titled 'A Cybercrime Hub' (PDF, summary here) describing the activities of an Estonian ISP acting as a cover-up for a large cybercrime network. It's involved with malware distribution and DNS hijacking, which leads to credit card fraud. The story's interesting, and a typical internet user would be exposed in such a situation. What security measures should be taken to prevent normal users from falling victim to such malicious bodies? Note that they are represented legitimately and are offering real services like any other internet company."
This is new? (Score:3, Insightful)
Look up the mafia and trash collection.
Don't click the Blue e! (Score:1, Insightful)
Re:Adware (Score:5, Insightful)
It seems Mr. Tsastsin has a rather colorful past, and is no stranger to organized crime. According to the local court and news media, he was recently sentenced to three years in an Estonian prison after being found guilty of credit card fraud, document forgery, and money laundering.
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If you happen to be Tsastsin's wife, I can understand that you'd like to stick up for his "good name". Maybe you feel that you need to do so, for the kids.
But, the bastard is a criminal bastard. Your astroturfing won't change the fact.