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May 9, 2005, 09:31 PM
 
Does anyone have any links to any good articles that I can give to my students to scare the sh*t out of them about hacking? One of my programming students (probably more) messed with one of the systems at school a little too much and ended up sending an inappropriate message to everyone in the school and is in deep sh*t now. Not that I don't mind hacking, but I'm looking for good material that talks about the consequences of messing around with computer systems that aren't yours. I don't know if they'll take it seriously, but I'd like to give it a shot.
     
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May 9, 2005, 09:46 PM
 
A quick google search…

Computer tampering, defined as intentional unauthorized access to a computer system. Penalties range from a fine up to $500 and 15 years in prison depending on the extent of any damage to the computer system adn the frequency of the offenses.

Aggravated computer tampering, defined as conduct that disrupts or interferes with vital services or operations of a state or local government or a public utilityor creates a strong probability of death or great bodily harm to one or more people. Penalty is up to seven years in prison.

Computer fraud, defined as unauthorized access with internet to defraud or damage of computer files with attempt to defraud. Penalties are up to seven years in prison.

Computer hackers also can be charged under federal law if the criminal activity stretches over state lines. The charge of unlawful access to stored communications carries a maximum fineof $250,000 and a prison sentence of one year for the first offense. For each additional offense, up to $5,000 can be added to the fined and up to six months in prison.
     
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May 10, 2005, 12:10 AM
 
Originally Posted by Ghoser777
One of my programming students (probably more) messed with one of the systems at school a little too much and ended up sending an inappropriate message to everyone in the school
NET SEND is so much fun! Ahh those were the days.
     
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May 10, 2005, 12:41 AM
 
School computers are sooo insecure. Which is why we have a IE porn sidebar on half the computers at my college library.
     
   
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