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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.

Jul 31, 2012

Find a Hacker, Win a Gun

The Daily Caller got hacked yesterday and defaced with ads for hardcore pornography. In response, the conservative website is offering the person who tracks down the hacker a free semi-automatic handgun. Oh boy.

 
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