US says it dismantles 'Warzone RAT' malware service, suspects arrested


An employee uses a computer mouse inside an office in Kiev April 24, 2012. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

BOSTON (Reuters) - U.S. authorities on Friday said they had seized websites used to sell cybercriminals malware called "Warzone RAT" that could be used to steal data from victims' computers.

Two people in Malta and Nigeria have been arrested on related charges, they added.

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