"Security firm Sunbelt Software said it stumbled across a US-based server storing megabytes of data stolen from compromised computers while researching spyware infections."

"The server held passwords for online accounts from 50 banks, Ebay and Paypal logins, hundreds of credit card numbers and reams of personal data."

"The FBI has reportedly now started investigating the ring of ID thieves."

FULL STORY at
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4173218.stm