U.S. feds shut down hacker networks

U.S. government agents have seized control of and shut down two major networks used by hackers to encrypt personal data and steal other sensitive information including banking details. GameOver Zeus and CryptoLocker are the two networks that have been a thorn in the side of those combating international malware practices.

Background:

Battling Destructive Computer Viruses, Agents Seize Networks Used by Hackers [NY Times]

Feds shut down $100 million malware network [The Verge]