[Nettime-nl] terrorisme in de US (of EU?)

["Han Speckens" <persgal@casema.net>]

Hackers face life imprisonment under 'Anti-Terrorism' Act
Justice Department proposal classifies most computer crimes as acts of
terrorism.
By Kevin Poulsen

more at http://www.securityfocus.com/news/257

Sep 23 2001 11:00PM PT

Hackers, virus-writers and web site defacers would face life imprisonment
without the possibility of parole under legislation proposed by the Bush
Administration that would classify most computer crimes as acts of terrorism.

The Justice Department is urging Congress to quickly approve its
Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), a twenty-five page proposal that would expand the
government's legal powers to conduct electronic surveillance, access
business records, and detain suspected terrorists.