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U.S. Senators Aim to Bolster Fight Against Cyber Crimes

Theresa Poulson writes on GovExec:

A new Senate measure aims to close the gaps in current federal laws to address cyber crimes, including hacking, the theft of confidential information, and the transmission of computer worms and viruses. The measure was one of several technology-related bills filed this week.

The legislation, S. 2213, would make it illegal to threaten to reveal confidential information illegally obtained from computers and to creation "botnets" -- networks of computers that are used to remotely intrude on other machines.

The bill also would change felony requirements so hackers could be charged for damaging 10 or more computers. Current rules force investigators to prove at least $5,000 worth of harm to file felony charges.

posted by Fergie @ 10/27/2007 01:38:00 PM