Micropatent
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Micropatent is a subsidiary of the Thomson Corporation. It is the world’s leading private source for online patent and trademark information and produces the world's largest commercial collection of searchable full-text patent information.
In 2004, hacker Myron Tereshchuk attempted to extort $17 million from Micropatent by threatening to release confidential information and launch a DDOS attack. Mr Tereschuk was arrested by the FBI in a raid which uncovered explosives and biological weapons in his possession.
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- http://www.micropat.com/static/index.htm
- http://www.usdoj.gov/criminal/cybercrime/tereshchukPlea.htm
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