NZ Man Convicted in Cybercrime Ring

April 1, 2008 By RAY LILLEY, Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- A New Zealand man accused of leading an international cybercrime network was convicted Tuesday of computer hacking after pleading guilty to six charges.



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  • superhuman - Apr 01, 2008
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    Good! Justice departments worldwide have to send out a clear message that hacking is a criminal offense and will be prosecuted as such!
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    Home detention? For a cyber criminal? Wow...

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