Microsoft launches 117 antiphishing suits

Software giant goes after those who faked MSN and Hotmail sites to trick people into handing over billing info.

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[Bill Dautrive]

Applaud!

It is a good thing, going after these scumbags. I doubt it will make much difference, but it is still a good idea, and they are doing the right thing. Although the idea of private corporations and law enforcement collaborating, makes me a tad nervous. then again, corporations control the government anyway.

They might also want to go after the idiots that actually fell for these phishing scams, but that might be a bad idea: going after their target demographic.