A young programmer from Ukraine created malware to hack a car website, sold it for cryptocurrency, but was convicted and fined.
Young hacker punished
Illegal activities of a teenager
A sixteen-year-old teenager was seen actively participating in the hacker forum "zelenka.guru", where he offered his services for developing malicious software.
Car website malware
One of his creations, called "autoria_checker", was created for the purpose of unauthorized access to the AUTO.RIA website, specializing in the sale of cars.
Sale and consequences
It is noteworthy that this illegal software found a buyer in the Telegram messenger. The young developer received payment in USDT cryptocurrency, equivalent to 65 US dollars (approximately 2,600 hryvnia). However, despite the successful deal, the teenager found himself under investigation.
Judgment
According to resolution Ternovsky District Court of the city Krivoy Rog (information provided by dev.ua), the young man was found guilty under Part 1 of Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine. This article provides for liability for the creation of malicious programs for the purpose of their illegal use, distribution or sale. As punishment, the court imposed a fine of 34,000 hryvnia.
Glossary
- AUTO.RIA - Ukrainian online service for selling and buying cars
- USDT - a stable cryptocurrency pegged to the US dollar
- Telegram - a popular instant messenger
- zelenka.guru - hacker forum on the Internet
- Krivoy Rog is a city in the Dnepropetrovsk region of Ukraine
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A 16-year-old programmer from Krivoy Rog created a malicious program to hack the AUTO.RIA website and sold it for UAH 2,600 through a hacker forum.
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Gabriela
Wow! 16 years old and already a hacker. I wonder how he learned to create malware? 🤔
Hans
Gabriela, the Internet is full of information now. The main thing is the desire to learn. But using knowledge for harm is wrong.
Pierre
I agree with Hans. There is talent, but it is directed in the wrong direction. It would be better if he developed useful applications or worked in cybersecurity 💻
Isabella
I think the fine is too small. After all, it could cause enormous damage to the site and users! 😠
Viktor
This whole story is complete nonsense. Young people have gone completely crazy with their hacker stuff. In my time, we did business, and did not sit around the clock at the computer.
Gabriela
Victor, times are changing! Now IT is the future. But you are right, it is important to channel these skills in the right direction 👍
Hans
I wonder what prompted him to create just such a program? Maybe personal experience with AUTO.RIA? 🚗
Pierre
Hans, perhaps. But the main thing is that this incident becomes a lesson for him. I hope the guy will rethink his actions and find legitimate use for his talents in the IT field.