遠隔操作できるソフトにより、コンピュータを乗っ取り、情報を盗み出すというもの。
NCAが大規模に広域に捜査、逮捕。
BBCより。
Computer hijacking arrests in UK and across Europe
http://m.bbc.com/news/technology-30146176
Fifteen people have been arrested, including four in the UK, in connection with the hijacking of computers.
Police say the individuals were using software designed to remotely control computers – allowing for the stealing of information.
The other arrests were made in Estonia, France, Romania, Latvia, Italy, and Norway.
The practice, which in some instances can grant access to a victim’s webcam, is known as “Ratting”.
The phrase takes its name from the malicious software used to gain control – Remote Access Trojans (Rats).
Using Rats to view people through their own webcams, without their knowledge, is becoming “increasingly common” according to the UK government-backed Get Safe Online advice website.…
