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Nov 12, 2012

Hacker Who Attacked D.C. Government Websites Sentenced to Probation, Won’t Be Able to Use Internet For Six Years

The 15-year-old hacker who in April brought down D.C. government websites has been sentenced to six years of probation, during which he won’t be able to access the Internet.

Sep 11, 2012

Hacker Who Brought Down DC.gov Is Fifteen Years Old

In April, D.C.’s government websites were brought down by hackers—one of which is a 15-year-old boy from California.

Apr 23, 2012

Cyberattacks Again Launched Against D.C. Websites

Last week’s cyberattacks that brought down D.C. government websites for the better part of a day have continued, with hackers again briefly overwhelming the DC.gov website last night.

Apr 20, 2012

Hackers Continue Attacks on D.C., Post Info About Gray

After bringing down D.C. government websites yesterday, hackers posted information about Mayor Vince Gray online, including what they claim is his Social Security number.

Apr 19, 2012

Hacker Warns of More Attacks on D.C. Servers, Which May Be Unintended Target of Grudge With Federal Government

One of the hacker’s responsible for today’s cyberattack on D.C. government servers warned that more attacks were to come.

 
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