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[FYI] European Commission: Attacks on information systems should be punishable as a terrorist offense
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- Subject: [FYI] European Commission: Attacks on information systems should be punishable as a terrorist offense
- From: "Axel H Horns" <horns@ipjur.com>
- Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 10:21:22 +0200
http://www.heise.de/tp/english/inhalt/te/9614/1.html
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Hacker or Terrorist? Both.
Jelle van Buuren 21.09.2001
European Commission: Attacks on information systems punishable as a
terrorist offense
The European Commission is seeking to require every member of the
European Union to make "attacks through interference with an
information system" punishable as a terrorist offense if it is aimed
at "seriously altering or destroying the political, economic, or
social structures."
The proposal is part of a framework decision on combating terrorism
launched on Wednesday by the EC. The Commission is seeking a European
definition and harmonization of laws and penalties related to
terrorism.
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