Almost 100 Arrested In Worldwide Swoop On Blackshades Malware

MattSparkes (950531) writes "Law enforcement around the world has teamed-up to arrest 97 for buying/using Blackshades malware, which can remotely seize control of a victim's computer, access documents, record keystrokes and even activate their webcam to take surreptitious pictures and video. It is also able to encrypt files in order to extract a ransom for their release. Blackshades RAT is a commercial product costing less than $200 which was marketed as a tool to test network security. However, it is widely used by hackers and was even said by the Electronic Frontier Foundation to have been used against Syrian activists by the government in 2012."

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[mythosaz]

How many of you thought, "Hey, only $200...hmmmm?"

Be honest.

I wonder what this particular Slashvertisement cost to buy?

Re:it is actually illegal

[ganjadude]

ahh so its like bongs, if its being sold as a water pipe (network testing tool) its ok, if its being sold as a bong( hacking tool) its not