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Russian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Bank Fraud
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REISEN1955
REISEN1955,
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2/26/2019 | 8:36:28 AM
One more down for the good guys
Great news - problem is the hundred of other pieces of scum out there mining and creating havoc. 
RyanSepe
RyanSepe,
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2/26/2019 | 10:54:08 AM
Re: One more down for the good guys
Agreed, unforutnately advertising the guilty plea is a double-edged sword. You present the idea that crime doesn't pay and there are repercussions but on the other hand you show that for this type of crime the sentencing is minimal. 
RyanSepe
RyanSepe,
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2/26/2019 | 10:55:29 AM
5 Years
To really make some headway, I believe that some of the guilty hackers need to have an example made of them. If 5 years is the maximum received, then I don't think its going to divert those doing this for their livelihood to stop their nefarious ways.
Dr.T
Dr.T,
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2/26/2019 | 11:03:58 AM
Re: One more down for the good guys
“You present the idea that crime doesn't pay and there are repercussions but on the other hand you show that for this type of crime the sentencing is minimal. ” Hopefully sentencing would not be minimal, however your point makes sense.
Dr.T
Dr.T,
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2/26/2019 | 11:05:27 AM
Re: 5 Years
“If 5 years is the maximum received, then I don't think its going to divert those doing this for their livelihood to stop their nefarious ways.” I think even one year would be discouraging as long as this would be a common practice. Most get away with their hacking.
REISEN1955
REISEN1955,
User Rank: Ninja
2/26/2019 | 3:52:32 PM
Re: 5 Years
There is the loss of freedom.  An article here postulated that a successful hacker can earn $360,000 per year.  Not a bad gig if you can get it but - if caught - one cannot walk down to the deli and get coffee.  I like my home and enjoy sleeping in a good bed at night.  So there is THAT risk too.  Pardon me but ain't worth it.  So 5 years in a can somewhere is indeed major. 
RyanSepe
RyanSepe,
User Rank: Ninja
2/27/2019 | 11:15:14 AM
Re: 5 Years
I definitely agree with your sentiment personally. However, it is 5 years MAXIMUM. That's the worst case scenario, signifying that in many cases the sentencing will be less than 5 years. To some that 360K a year mark may be worth 1-3 years in prison especially with many of them taking plea deals.


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