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Phatbot Author Arrested In Germany

Posted by timothy on from the enjoy-the-food dept.

Tacito writes "After arresting the author of Sasser, the German police claims having caught the author of Phatbot. To read the corresponding articles on Yahoo! News or Heise (use babelfish)." jm.one adds a link to an "awesome Google translation" of the Heise article.

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  1. Hah by Bishop,+Martin · · Score: 5, Funny

    In other news, German Authorities claim they have caught the moth that got caught in the Mark II. News at 11.

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  2. When asked about the arrest by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Police Sgt. Schultz said "I know NOTHING! NOTHING!!"

  3. Put the... by Phidoux · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... phatbot author in a phat jail cell behind some phatbars, and that's only because he doesn't know how to spell FAT!

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  4. Real Justice by gizmonic · · Score: 5, Funny

    If convicted, they should force him to work end user tech support during his jailtime. Of course, I'm sure some treaty out there would deem that cruel and unusual punishment and recommend execution as a more humane alternative. :)

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  5. Send those twits to the US.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    so that they can find out what "exploiting a backdoor" is all about.

  6. And people in germany are allways complaining by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    about this country falling behind when it comes to technology. Rejoice, it doesnt seem to be that bad after all.