Teen escapes botnet conviction but might help police
by Steve Ragan - Jul 17 2008, 11:20
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Fantastic, from the article it sounds like he's about be given a job by the police. Who said crime doesn't pay? I don't suppose it's even worth considering there might be people out there who don't have a history of using there skills to steal and wreck other peoples stuff. What sort of message do they think this is sending?
well done chap
Another stroke of genius from Judge Potter who is ok with sending Vince Siemer to jail for telling the truth but brings out the wet bus ticket to punish a cyberpunk who still appears to have profited from his actions. Who says crime doesn't pay in NZ?
He is a vandal and a criminal and he should have done time like all others.
He would be more help to the internet community working for an
antivirus/spyware company rather than the police. He would also
get more money working for symantec.
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GregJul 17th, 2008 - 22:50:04
No conviction, because it could hinder his prospects, and he keeps all his ill-gained earnings less fines. He was not ignorant about his actions, he knew what he was doing was wrong therefore he should be convicted. Do we allow a burglar to keep his stolen loot less fines and not convict him because it may affect his prospects of employment? Well if the courts are not going to do anything about it then I believe it is up to the IT community to do something. I for one will not work with this individual. If you do the crime then do the time.
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