Computers Seized In Anti-piracy Sweep

[MinnesotaKid]

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Investigators seized 200 computers across the globe to break up online piracy networks that distribute copyrighted music, movies and software, the Justice Department said Thursday.

The sweep, carried out in 27 U.S. states and 10 foreign countries, targeted covert "warez" groups that distribute computer games and other works before they are officially released, the Justice Department said.

"We have moved aggressively to strike at the very core of the international online piracy world," Attorney General John Ashcroft said.

Source:

money.cnn.com/2004/04/22/technology/tech_piracy.reut/index.htm?cnn=yes

As usual, you play with fire, then prepare to get burned...
MNKid

[Cyberion]

Amoung the mess I wonder if there are any more photos.

Code:

http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/2004/April/04_crm_263.htm

[rikytik]

Hmmm. What's warez? Interesting post, thanks.

[Cyberion]

Wares[z].. I think its a concept implemented by people who passively or actively distribute code whether commerical or otherwise.. but I might be wrong.

Thanks MK for the topic.

[FOX]

UNCONFIRMED PEOPLE BUST REPORT

2 people in Canada (.ca)
3 people in Germany (.de)
1 person in Sweden (.se)
2 people in Finland (.fi)
6 people in Britain (.uk)
0 people in Norway (.no)
3 people in Singapore (.sp)
4 people in Israel (.il)
4 people in USA (.us)

These People Confirmed Busted
Riddla / NEBULA
Archangel / gimpsRus & FLT
Toxin / FLT
Gair / Ex-FLT
Portia / FLT

[Cyberion]

Canada... yikes..

[Cyberion]

Code:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=562&ncid=738&e=2&u=/ap/20040423/ap_on_hi_te/internet_pirates