The Sasser worm was a destructive beast when it hit in 2004, counting
big targets such as the British Coast Guard (which lost its mapping
capabilities), Agence France-Presse (which lost its satellite
communications) and Delta Airlines (which had to cancel flights when
their computer system went down).
Universities, hospitals and large
corporations all reported infections that caused computers to repeatedly
crash. So, who was responsible for this large-scale act of cyberterror?
A rogue cell? An unfriendly government? How about a 17-year-old German
kid? Bingo.
Thanks to his young age, Sven Jaschan
served no jail time. He was, however, sentenced to 21 months probation
and some community service. Ah, youth.
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