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Angela Hart author "Angela's Eye" of Operation Firewall

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Identity theft is the number one crime in the United States right now. There are many things people can do to protect identity theft from occurring whether online or just in daily activities.  Operation Firewall changed the financial industry and computer technology as we know it today.
Through Angela's Eye is the true, inside story of Operation Firewall. After a series of unfortunate changes in circumstances, her life took an unwelcomed turn. What started out as her personal battle against those terrorizing her by stealing her identity through her personal computer turned into the largest case of identity theft in United States history! Although the computer hackers caused Angela financial distress, once they threatened her life, she became angry and determined to get justice. 
Operation Firewall began in July 2003 as an investigation into access device fraud before expanding into an investigation of global credit card fraud and identity theft fraud. This case led to the inception of many laws being placed on the books to prosecute those who were perpetuating the crimes. The removal of spyware, malware, and malicious web sites that were trafficking in stolen identities, spam, hacking are some of the positive results.
"Operation Firewall"  has led to over 4,000 cases and well over 64,000 arrests as of December 2005. The ramifications of this case will go on for years to come. As a result of the investigation, over $260 billion per year is being saved by taking these criminals off the streets. It was a war that was fought without weapons but used computers coupled with a woman’s intuition and common sense!

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