A Virtual Life of Crime

Law officials say a growing number of people are taking part in identity theft, scams, fraud, and child porn distribution from PCs in their homes or offices.Much of this crime wave is spurred by the relative anonymity and speed of the Internet.Yet while “cyber-crooks” use deception and stealth to pull their schemes, “cyber-cops” can use the same tactics against them.In the latest installment of our series, “Netted: Life Online”, Brian Bull reports…