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| Congress considers bill that would increase penalties for computer crimes |
| By Associated Press |
| Published: 02/14/2002 |
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Computer hackers could face up to life in prison for their crimes under a bill being considered by a U.S. House of Representatives panel Tuesday. The bill would expand computer crime provisions in the federal anti-terrorism legislation passed in response to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. The government is increasingly concerned about the well-being of government and business computer systems in the face of both teen hackers and foreign cybersoldiers. 'As we increase individuals' physical safety at our airports, borders and even sporting events, we should not forget to strengthen cybersecurity as well,' said Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, the bill's sponsor. The bill would give judges greater flexibility in imposing sentences for computer crimes. Current law ties the severity of the crime to the cost of damage done and limits jail terms to 10 years. Smith's legislation would require judges to take other factors into account, including the sophistication of the offense, intent and whether the victim's privacy rights were violated. |
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