http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/northcounty/20080922-1725-bn22indict.html 

UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM
September 22, 2008

SAN DIEGO - A Solana Beach man was arraigned Monday in federal court 
after being indicted for computer intrusion and extortion, officials 
said.

Bruce Mengler, 60, was arrested Friday after a bench warrant was issued 
for his arrest.

Authorities said he intentionally caused damage to a protected computer 
of Maserati North America and also extorted the company in early 2008.

The indictment states that Mengler hacked into the company's Web site on 
or about March 9 and identified potential customers' personal 
identification numbers and contact information.

The company had mailed fliers to potential customers inviting them to 
test drive Maserati vehicles and receive gift certificates redeemable at 
Omaha Steaks. Those customers were directed to visit the company's Web 
site and enter a unique personal identification number printed on the 
flyer in order to receive the gift certificates, officials said.

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