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Depends specifically what they're charged with and their role in the org, but last summer, after a short trial a similar operator was sentenced to 24 months. On
by mikeyouse 4y ago
Depends specifically what they're charged with and their role in the org, but last summer, after a short trial a similar operator was sentenced to 24 months. One of his coconspirators pled guilty and received 5 years probation;
https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/illinois-man-sentenced-2-years-federal-prison-operating-subscription-based-computer https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/illinois-man-sentenced-...
Actually Krebs wrote about his sentence at the time: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/06/downthem-ddos-for-hire-boss-gets-2-years-in-prison/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/06/downthem-ddos-for-hire-b...
- xmichael999111 4y agoThat sounds unreasonably short, they've made a fair bit of money and done a fair bit of damage.
- joshmn 4y agoReminder that in the federal system, the judge can ultimately decide what happens. If you are charged by complaint and plea, that'll play better than being indicted and losing at trial. You generally don't get more favorable sentences when you lose at trial, though.