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HACKER 'ILLWILL' GETS 2 YEAR PRISON TERM

A federal judge Friday sentenced a convicted hacker known as "illwill" to two years in prison for selling the code, or software blueprint, for Microsoft Corp.'s closely guarded Windows programs.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/internet/01/2...reut/index.html

Illwill

This is a perfect example of how dumb a smart person can really be. As a hacker he does have some sort of brain power to do anything in code or otherwise however selling code that affects Microsoft is almost like turning yourself in. Yes it took years for them to track him down and make an arrest but can anyone really say that they wouldn't expect this to be a large enough act to ensure that he would be hunted until caught?

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With a nickname like "illwill" what could anyone expect from him but ill will? As for acquiring the code - that is one thing, but what about those willing to purchase it? They after all are just as accountable aren't they? I wonder if any follow-up was done with that aspect of the case?

Illwill

I agree that anyone whom purchased the code is liable also however in this situation I would have to say that I doubt that any follow up will be done.