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Indeed.

Looks like they fixed it already, though.

Yes, but the best threads are gone now

I'd love to see what happens to him. Hopefully MS would step up to the plate and do something about it. =D

Yup, I hope its life, lol

I doubt he'll face legal action.

He practically hacked Microsoft, anyone who does that gets a sue up their ***.

He didn't steal some top secret data. He didn't really do a whole lot. He banned the staff and deleted some threads using a stolen password. It's minor damage in the end and was fixed quite quickly. He didn't "hack Microsoft" in the sense that most people would think of hacking. The best they'd be able to bring against him would be something like a moderate fine.

Well, when you put it that way, I guess your right.

Well, now that I think about it, it would really come down to how he got in. If he actually forced his way in, he could face computer fraud charges, but if he just tricked a staff member or something, it can't be as severe.

Question: What is the sentence for computer hacking?

Answer: A federal law, the Computer Abuse and Fraud Act (47 USC 1030), provides that the maximum penalty for one instance of hacking is five-years and a fine.

For the first time offender, a minimum of six-months in prison; for repeat offenders it's 10-years and a fine. Fines can range from up to $250,000.

We'll have to see what happens with it.

Lukems said that he guessed the password.

It does seem he could face charges under the CFaAA. He seems to have broken that law, but I'm in no way sure of the specifics of the law outside of what that article says.
"6. Knowingly and with the intent to defraud, trafficking in a password or similar information through which a computer may be accessed without authorization."

Is there any reason to continue this thread?

Problem located.
Problem discussed.
Problem solved.

-continues discussion-

Was it hackage... Or was it Adjutant Reflex? >=o

Don't those fines and jailtime portain to hacking goverment systems not civillian?

That sucks, whoever did had way to much time on there hands though.

Meh... not really a big deal. It was bound to happen sometime.

Bungie Higher Ups;

"Muhaha C-A-T-S-1, There Has Never Been A More Diabotical Password Ever Concockted."

MasterNeoChief wrote:-continues discussion-

Was it hackage... Or was it Adjutant Reflex? >=o

It isn't a publicity stunt.
Shit really went down.