US arrests 150 in cybercrime bust

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US authorities crack down on ID theft, hacking and other internet crimes

US authorities have arrested more than 150 people in one of the world's largest crack downs on ID theft, hacking and other web crimes. 'Operation Web Snare' has already led to 53 convictions and ...

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