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The organized warez scene has caught the attention of U.S. Department Of Justice and the FBI. Officials seized over 200 computer in 10 different countries, including France, Germany, Israel, Singapore, Sweden, the U.K. and 27 states of the U.S.

Operation Fastlink focused on the illegal trade of software, games, movies, and music online, sometimes called the "warez" community. The investigations focused on individuals and organizations, known as "warez" release groups, that specialize in the Internet distribution of pirated materials.

Operation Fastlink, directed by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation, was assisted by the Business Software Alliance, the Entertainment Software Association, the Motion Picture Association of America and the Recording Industry Association of America.

Source: InfoWorld

Written by: Lasse Penttinen @ 23 Apr 2004 12:21