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Jun 27, 2012

Marketplace Tech Report for Wednesday, June 27, 2012

The FBI has arrested 24 suspects on four continents in connection with a financial fraud ring. The suspects are accused of trafficking in stolen credit card numbers, procured online. Meanwhile, a new report says $78 million has been siphoned from bank accounts in the last several months. Plus, the travel site Orbitz knows if you’re visiting it from a Mac or a PC, and tailors the site depending on that. The practice is making headlines right now, but it’ll be common soon enough.

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The FBI has arrested 24 suspects on four continents in connection with a financial fraud ring. The suspects are accused of trafficking in stolen credit card numbers, procured online. Meanwhile, a new report says $78 million has been siphoned from bank accounts in the last several months. Plus, the travel site Orbitz knows if you’re visiting it from a Mac or a PC, and tailors the site depending on that. The practice is making headlines right now, but it’ll be common soon enough.

Marketplace Tech Report for Wednesday, June 27, 2012