Computer fraudnetwork smashed
A virus-infected network of nearly 13 million computers around the world has been smashed by Spanish police.
The “botnet” included PCs inside more than half of America’s 1,000 biggest companies and more than 40 major banks. Botnets are networks of PCs that have been hijacked from their owners, often without their knowledge, and used by criminals. The affected computers stole credit card numbers and online banking credentials.