Kevin Mitnick on the Palin e-mail hacker: Punishment should fit the crime
- October 9th, 2008
- 4 Comments
Yes, that evil “hacker” who broke into Sarah Palin’s e-mail account was indicted yesterday. Politics aside, it was a pretty dumb thing to do, especially posting the e-mails online after the fact.
To that end, here’s renowned computer security consultant (and former HACKEROMG) Kevin Mitnick giving his opinion on the whole matter on G4’s Attack of the Show. Mitnick says he doesn’t think the kid should have his life ruined for what amounted to a harmless prank. That’s my opinion, the harmless prank part. You know, maybe spend a couple of weeks doing community service, picking up trash along the side of the road or something.
The host, Kevin Pereira, brings up another good point: why haven’t we seen more “cyber attacks” on politicians this election year?
Kristy (Who am I?)
1 month ago
A harmless prank? This moron broke the law. AND HE’S NOT A KID, HE’S A GROWN MAN. If the son of a Republican lawmaker hacked into your Lord and Savior Hussein Obama’s email, all hell would break loose.
I can’t believe you guys allow someone so partisan to post on your tech site. I come here for news on gadgets but I have to weed through liberal propaganda while doing it. And with that, I’m removing my bookmark to Crunchgear.
Nicholas Deleon (Who am I?)
1 month ago
Please don’t leave! Our liberal propaganda only works if people like you read it!
jeff (Who am I?)
1 month ago
crunchgear you are famous!! my little blog is all grown up and in G4tv shows.