Officer Ward

Officer Ward
Cyber Defender & Detention Center Security Officer

Officer Ward believes that most people who disrespect the privelages of Cyberspace are more ignorant than criminal, and that most cyber criminals can be rehabilitated into faithful cyber citizens through education about the dangers of delinquency in Cyberspace.

Working closely with Commander Omni and the Cyber Defense Academy, Officer Ward hopes to secure Cyberspace for everyone.

Favorite Quote:

It is not only for what we do that we are held responsible, but also for what we do not do
- John Baptiste Moliere

Favorite Food:

Cupcakes

Interests:

Coaching softball, fishing, catching cyber criminals

December 15, 2009

Cyber Criminals -Albert Gonzalez

When it comes to data theft, Albert Gonzalez is the worst. Between 2005 and 2007, he used malware like packet sniffers and other criminal methods to hack into several corporate databases, from which he stole and sold over 170 million - that's 170,000,000 - credit card and ATM numbers. And what do you do after stealing ridiculous amounts of money from good, hard-working people? Throw yourself a $75,000 birthday party, of course! That would buy a TON of piņatas!

Well, of course, the thief got caught and is now being prosecuted. Why do criminals bother? It's not like they get away with it. Just think, if Albert Gonzales had spent that time using his skills to do something productive with his life, he could've kept all the millions of dollars!

posted by Officer Ward
topic: Cyber Criminals