Virus Writer was responsible for 70% if infections

[PrntRhd]

http://news.com.com/Bulk+of+year's+PC+infections+pinned+to+one+man/2100-7349_3-5287664.html

Edit: bad link, will try again.


OK, here it is again:
zdnet (http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1105_2-5287664.html)

Whew!

[Steve]

That's amazing. I wonder what the penalty is for that kind of thing. I wonder what he got out of this. Money doesn't seem to apply. To cause that much aggravation and not get something in return doesn't make sense. I hope it was more than just an adrenaline rush.

:confused:

[PrntRhd]

If found guilty of sabotage charges, Mr Jaschan could face up to five years in jail.

That is the law in Germany. The press there was making him out to be a "hero" who humbled Microsoft.

[123456]

Only 5 years in jail? He should go for at least 15!

[deddard]

Surely they could deport him to any country that has been affected by his c**p - maybe one that isn't as pleasant:D

[Steve]

Well, I don't know what the jails are like in Germany but five years in an American prison is hard time. Especially for a first offense. It'll be interesting to see what he gets.