Alleged WebTV 911 hacker charged with cyberterrorism

Alleged WebTV 911 hacker charged with cyberterrorism
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2004-02-26

FBI agents arrested a Louisiana man last week for allegedly tricking a handful of MSN TV users into running a malicious e-mail attachment that reprogrammed their set-top boxes to dial 9-1-1 emergency response.

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Anonymous (1 replies)

This is what they consider cyberterrorism? Granted, its not one of the brightest things to do, but cyberterrorism? I wonder how much worse it would have been for this guy if he would have given some wedgies and wet willies as well.

To me it shows how scary the patriot act is in terms of what the government can do. Too much power not being used efficiently or effectively.

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Messing with the 911 system certainly could be considered cyberterrorism... 2004-02-29
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