Re: Secret Service Agent: Hackers Are Unpatriotic

[InfoSec News <isn () c4i org>]

Forwarded from: Richard Forno <rforno () infowarrior org>

> "Hackers who brag that they can break into computer systems are
> unpatriotic," he said. "If you're a U.S. citizen breaking into
> computer networks, it's not only criminal but unpatriotic."
>
> Frazzini, who works in the Secret Service's electronic crimes branch
> in Washington, said the U.S. Patriot Act--passed after the
> attacks--mandated the creation of a nationwide network of Secret
> Service Electronic Crimes Task Forces.

While I respect the Secret Service as a competent law enforcement
agency - they do some great work outside of Presidential Protection -
this guy is blowing smoke.....if you hack you're unpatriotic?

Come on....that kind of FUDdy, blah-blah rhetoric is reserved for the
President and Attorney General.

I would expect more from these folks.

rf



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