Wednesday, July 5, 2000

Notorious US hacker allowed back online (Ananova) Kevin Mitnick, the hacker who led the FBI on a three-year manhunt after breaking into several corporate computer systems, has been given federal permission to pursue work as a computer consultant or online writer. [Quick Links Computercrime Cybercrime] 0:39 # G!

China strengthens laws against Internet crime (Reuters) China has made it a crime to use the Internet to promote Taiwan's independence, organize "cults" and spread rumors to manipulate stock prices. A resolution by the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, also lists slander of individuals and corporations over the Internet, creating and disseminating computer viruses, breaking into national defense networks or tampering with personal email accounts as criminal activities. [Quick Links Computercrime Cybercrime] 0:38 # G!