The FBI Files: Citadel Malware Delivers Reveton Ransomware in Attempts to Extort Money

The IC3 has been made aware of a new Citadel malware platform used to deliver ransomware, named Reveton. The ransomware lures the victim to a drive-by download website, at which time the ransomware is installed on the user’s computer. Once installed, the computer freezes and a screen is displayed warning the user they have violated United States federal law. The message further declares the user’s IP address was identified by the Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section as visiting child pornography and other illegal content.

To unlock the computer, the user is instructed to pay a $100 fine to the U.S. Department of Justice using prepaid money card services. The geographic location of the user’s IP address determines what payment services are offered. In addition to the ransomware, the Citadel malware continues to operate on the compromised computer and can be used to commit online banking and credit card fraud.

This is an attempt to extort money with the additional possibility of the victim’s computer being used to participate in online bank fraud. If you have received this or something similar, do not follow payment instructions.

It is suggested that you:

• Contact your banking institutions.
• File a complaint at www.IC3.gov.

US Marshals: Operation "Golden Isles"

The week of May 14th, 2012 the United States Marshals Service, in collaboration with the Glynn County Sheriff’s Office, the Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation COPS grant funded Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and the Georgia Department of Corrections, Brunswick Probation Office, and the S.E. Probation TAC team conducted a two day compliance check of all registered sex offenders in Glynn County. A total of 35 Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Officers were involved.

Operation "Golden Isles" was a two pronged effort of compliance and enforcement. The focus of the compliance operation was a comprehensive physical verification of every offender, their residences, their employment and compliance with their registration requirements. The enforcement operation centered on the service of 17 newly issued warrants for registration and probation violations.

This joint operation resulted in the successful location and verification of 105 sex offenders. In total 32 arrests were made. Of these 15 arrests were made for new violations discovered during the course of the operation. Additional charges included a new charge for possession of child pornography and two charges for firearms violations. As a result of the team’s diligent efforts two firearms and an amount of narcotics were seized.

The combined efforts of these dedicated law enforcement professionals were instrumental in the successful execution of Operation “Golden Isles.” This initiative is the second of many operations planned for the future in an effort to protect and safeguard our community and most especially the safety of our children.
Additional information about the U.S. Marshals Service can be found at http://www.usmarshals.gov.

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Amber Alert Cancelled for 3-Day Old Texas Boy

The Amber Alert issued for 3-day old Keegan Schuchardt has been cancelled. The child has been found alive and safe. There are no further details at this time.

AMBER ALERT: 3-DAY OLD SPRING, TEXAS BOY

3-day old Keegan Scguchardt of Spring, Texas was abducted after the suspect shot and killed his mother. The incident took place outside of a Houston pediatric center.

The child's mother, 28-year old Kayla Marie Golden, was walking to her car after taking her 3-day old in for a checkup. According to witnesses, she had a verbal dispute with a woman in a parked Lexus. The woman abducted the baby after repeatedly shooting the child's mother. Kayla Marie Golden tried to reach in and grab the baby when the car hit her. The suspect drove away with the infant.

Missing Child
Name: Keegan Schuchardt
Alias:
Hair Color: Eye Color:
Skin Color: White Age: 3 days old
Height: 1FT8 Weight: 6LBS
Gender: Male
Description: The child's date of birth is 4/14/12.

Suspect
Name: Unknown Unknown
Alias:
Hair Color: Eye Color:
Skin Color: Black Age:
Height: Weight:
Gender: Female
Description: The suspect has a thin build. She was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt and blue jeans.

Vehicle Information
Make: Possibly Lexus Model:
Color: Light blue Interior Color:
License State: License Text:

If you have information, please contact Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, 936-760-5876 or 911.

Amber Alert Cancelled For 8-Year Old West Virginia Girl

The Amber Alert issued for 8-year old Porshia Atwell of West Virginia has been cancelled. The child was found safe and her father has been taken into custody. Officials are expected to charge him with the murder of his wife and robbing his parents.

AMBER ALERT: 8-YEAR OLD WEST VIRGINIA GIRL

8-year old Porshia Atwell, from amp Creek,West Virginia, has been abducted by her father. The child is in extreme danger. Her father, 49-year old Tracey Lee Atwell, abducted the child after murdering his wife, robbing his parents, and stealing their 1999 white Jeep Cherokee Laredo.

If you have information, please contact West Virginia State Police, 304-425-2101 or 911.

Missing Child
Name: Porshia Atwell
Alias:
Hair Color: Strawberry blonde Eye Color:
Skin Color: White Age: 8YO
Height: 4FT2 Weight: 75LBS
Gender: Female
Description: It is unknown what the child was last seen wearing.


Suspect
Name: Tracey Lee Atwell
Alias:
Hair Color: Eye Color: Hazel
Skin Color: White Age: 49YO
Height: 6FT2 Weight: 180LBS
Gender: Male
Description:
Vehicle Information

Make: Jeep Model: Cherokee Laredo
Color: White Interior Color:
License State: WV License Text: 6C 3202
Vehicle Description: