Microsoft reward snags suspected Sasser author

Microsoft reward snags suspected Sasser author

http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-5208762.html?tag=nefd.top

"Aware of this program, individuals in Germany approached Microsoft investigators," Smith said. "We did not hesitate and made a decision to offer a reward of $250,000."

Smith wouldn't say how many people came forward, except to indicate it was fewer than five. Moreover, while he would not comment on whether a relationship existed between the Sasser suspect and the informants, he did say that they both live in the same part of Germany.

"These were individuals who were aware of who the perpetrator was; they did not stumble upon this because of technical analysis," Smith said.

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As with most crimes "broken" by police, the facts are actually a "tad" different than what is initially reported.

Though, I do not care for virus or worm writers who release such things into the wild to cause havoc or destruction, I post this as proof of the statement above- TRUST NO ONE.

--wp