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MySpace Worm Creator Sentenced

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the wear-the-hat-and-sit-in-the-corner dept.

Aidan Steele writes "Remember Samy? The creator of the infamous worm was unfortunate enough to be the the target in MySpace's latest litigation. As was said in the earlier story, the script was "written for fun" and caused no damage. The source and technical explanation for the "attack" was not even released until after MySpace had patched the vulnerability. Apparently this was enough to get the 20 year old (19 at the time of writing the worm) three years of probation, three months of community service, pay restitution to MySpace and is also banned from the Internet. Clearly, disclosing security vulnerabilities doesn't pay."

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  1. Banned from using the Internet? by SteveFoerster · · Score: 5, Funny

    Banned from using the Internet? Is that like the opposite of house arrest?

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  2. Re:Banned from internet == banned from using phone by Goaway · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, because the judgement is obviously meant to be interpreted by a literal-minded nerd.

  3. Re:How can anybody be banned from internet? by CHacker · · Score: 5, Funny

    But why wouldn't I want to fuck with MySpace? Where else on the net could I find a bigger group of clueless individuals to mess with?

  4. A much better (and safer) idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Stop writing scripts. Someone could deem them "malicious" and you're history. Just don't write any. To be on the safe side, do not engage in witchcraft practicing like IT, OSes etc. Leave dangerous experiments to professionals. It already takes a lot of time for them to manage their trade on bigger projects, so it's not for you anyway, you miserable kiddie.

    Which brings us to an analogous point, stop playing scientist, too. The government has extensive facilities to determinate current trends in climate behaviour change. Alarmist declarations which negatively impact sales by some of our respected oil industries will be considered criminal activity, for them deprive such noble corporations from their hard earned profits.

    Unfortunately, people won't get this, therefore I'm forced to explain the joke: it's sarcasm.