Phishing: A New Age of Bank Robbery
Small Timers, Big Takes
In January 2014, Florida couple Steve and Robin Barone were arrested for allegedly orchestrating a phishing scheme that compromised nearly 400 identities and resulted in the theft of $550,000. The pair was involved with a known cybercriminal element operating out of Nigeria, and had been in business for as many as four years before they were caught. What alleged criminals like this lack in some of the excitement and lustrous veneer of a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde, they more than make up for in volume of assets stolen. Phishing is an all-steak, no-sizzle enterprise. Oftentimes, this characteristic confounds investigations because there's little public outcry over even the most egregious phishing offenses.
- People:
- Clyde
- John Dillinger
- Places:
- Florida
- Nigeria
- United States
Kevin Kelleher leads marketing for Return Path Consumer Insight line of business. He helps people see how data can be used to make smarter decisions. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys running, reading and fencing.
