MONTREAL - Police say they have arrested 16 young Quebec hackers who allegedly targeted nearly one million computers worldwide.
Quebec provincial police say computer owners in more than 100 countries could have become victims. The 16 people arrested are aged between 17 and 26 and are accused of using software and hacking methods to disable computers so they could get remote access and steal information
Police began their operation in 2006 after receiving complaints from individuals, businesses and government departments.
The RCMP also took part in the investigation.
