NY Teen Hacks AOL, Infects Systems

["Fergie" <fergdawg () netzero net>]

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Via InfoWorld.

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A New York teenager broke into AOL networks and databases containing
customer information and infected servers with a malicious program to
transfer confidential data to his computer, AOL and the Manhattan District
Attorney's Office allege.

In a complaint filed in Criminal Court of the City of New York, the
District Attorney's office alleges that, between December 24, 2006 and
April 7, 2007, 17-year-old Mike Nieves committed offenses such as computer
tampering, computer trespass, and criminal possession of computer material.

Among his alleged exploits:

* Accessing systems containing customer billing records, addresses, and
credit card information
* Infecting machines at an AOL customer support call center in New Delhi,
India, with a program to funnel information back to his PC
* Logging in without permission into 49 AIM accounts of AOL customer
support employees
* Attempting to break into an AOL customer support system containing
sensitive customer information
* Engaging in a phishing attack against AOL staffers, through which he
gained access to more than 60 accounts from AOL employees and
subcontractors.


Nieves faces four felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He was
arraigned on Monday and remains detained, a District Attorney's office
spokesman said. His next court date is Friday for a procedural hearing to
determine the next step in the case, the spokesman said. Nieves' attorney
didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.

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More:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/04/26/HNteenhackaol_1.html

- - ferg

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