ID Theft Ring Uncovered

Prosecutors announced that they have uncovered the identities of the thieves behind the T.J. Max, Barnes & Noble, and The Sports Authority identity theft cases. The case, which involves 11 people, is being dubbed the largest identity theft case ever prosecuted. The thieves reportedly stole 40 million confidential records. Investigators say the suspects obtained their information largely through hacking into wireless networks. See here for a copy of the indictment.