Also known under the pseudonym “Aphex” many malware authors read his source codes he published where he proved how to overcome the new obstacles AV companies have thrown on the way.
Max Butlers life was an up and down and seemed to me more than standard. Breaking into governmental computers, stealing credit cards, rumours were spread he’s working for the FBI, prison …
I’ve found this article here in the Wired magazine which summarizes his activities …
A skilled San Francisco-based computer hacker who once sought to unite the cyber underworld under his benign rule pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges here Monday, admitting he stole nearly 2 million credit card numbers from banks, businesses and other hackers, which were used to rack up $86 million in fraudulent charges.
Max Ray Butler, 36, faces up to 60 years in prison for the two felonies under law, but his actual sentence will be influenced by a number of factors, not least a plea agreement with federal prosecutors that was filed under seal Monday.
Wearing an ill-fitting orange jail uniform and round glasses, his hair cut short and neat, the six-foot-plus Butler towered over the burly deputy marshals that brought him into the court room. Once he settled into his seat, he spoke softly and evenly as he answered questions from the judge, frequently drawing admonishments to speak up for the benefit of the court reporter.
Read the full article here.
Same alias, different person dude.
according to the wired magazine max butler used all of these nick names. please give further hints which part of the posting is wrong, why it is wrong and your sources.
thanks
Please take a look at one of your favourite (malware) release boards: http://www.opensc.ws/opensc-related-area/2451-aphex-busted.html ;-)
here the link to the according wired page : http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/17-01/ff_max_butler?currentPage=all
which alias do you think is related to an other person?
i visit opensc from time to time. good site :)
“… many malware authors read his source codes he published …” That’s not Max Ray Butler but the “Real” Aphex (—> opensc.ws).
uh oh! bad research! it was not clear when reading all the articles in the net it’s a different person. i will remove the first paragraph from the posting. thanks for the hint frank.