Security Fix: The Curious Case of Dmitry Golubov
Dmitry Ivanovich GolubovBrian Krebs writes on Security Fix:
Earlier this month, Security Fix took a look at Dmitry Ivanovich Golubov, a Ukrainian politician once considered by U.S. law enforcement to be a top cybercrime boss.
Golubov took rather strong exception to the way he was characterized in that post, denying involvement in any type of cybercrime activity. The problem, Golubov claimed, is that the FBI confused him with someone else.
According to Golubov, he was the victim of identity theft. Someone gained access to his passport, scanned it and posted it online along with a note confessing his involvement in a multinational credit card theft ring.
[Former FBI Agent E.J. Hilbert, who worked closely on the Golubov investigation] ...Hilbert says he's speechless at the vehement denials.
More here.
Image source: Wired.com / U.S. Postal Inspection Service
posted by Fergie @ 3/28/2008 12:28:00 PM
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