The trio used the botnet for their own criminal activities and leased it to others.
Since then, other criminal actors have used Mirai variants in a variety of other attacks.
Cybercrime is a worldwide epidemic that reaches many Alaskans, said U.S. Attorney Bryan Schroder.
The perpetrators count on being technologically one step ahead of law enforcement officials.
The FBI is committed to strengthening those relationships and finding innovative ways to counter cybercrime.
Cybercriminals often develop their technical skills at a young age.
source: www.techworm.net
