Creator of Sasser Worm Goes on Trial

Cobb writes "Creator of the Sasser worm Sven Jaschan begins his trial today in Verden, Germany. Arrested in May 2004, Jaschan faces charges for his crimes as a juvenile. A reward from Microsoft partially led to the capture of the virus creator. From the article: 'The charges, which also include disrupting public services and illegally altering data, carry a maximum sentence of five years in prison. However, court spokeswoman Katharina Kruetzfeld said that, as a minor, he faces a lesser penalty.'"

Comments

Re:this is how you reduce cyber crime

[bigman2003]

'if found convicted...'

Well, aside from the fact that your statement doesn't make much sense...

He confessed (or possibly 'made his convictions known') to the 'crimes.'

So, he has already admitted his guilt, and is now waiting to see how wide to open up.

Like 'Federal Pound-Me-In-The-Ass-Prison' wide, or Goatse wide...

Re:A slap on the wrist

[Ironsides]

I think if a kid is capable of commiting a crime knowingly, then he should face the same punishment as an adult. I think a lot of kids commit crimes with the "knowledge" that if they get caught, it would be a slap on the wrist and go away when they turn 18.

Unfortunately, the US Supreme Court ruled that minors can not be executed. Otherwise those of us around the DC are wouldn't have to worry about the younger of the two DC snipers (who is currently sentenced to life).