Anti-Terror Law Used Against Hackers, Thieves

Anti-Terror Law Used Against Hackers, Thieves
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2003-05-21

The enhanced search and surveillance powers Congress gave the Justice Department in the USA-PATRIOT Act haven't just been used in the war on terror: it turns out they're helpful in everything from spying on credit cards fraudsters to tracking down computer hackers.

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Anti-Terror Law Used Against Hackers, Thieves 2003-05-22
Viking

My god I think I am going to be sick. Personally I live in the United States and grew up under the impression of our country having the most freedom. Unfortunately it is becoming painfully aware that this is not or will not be the case any longer.

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