Identity theft victims can seek restitution in federal courts, thanks to a cyber-crime bill passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate. The bill also increases cyber-crime penalties and adds cyber-extortion to the list of federal crimes. - Amid Congress' loud brawling over energy legislation the week of July 28,
lawmakers quietly managed to approve a bill to expand the rights of cyber-crime
victims. Approved in a unanimous vote by the U.S. Senate, the bill would allow
identity theft victims to seek restitution in federal court for ...
