A 22-year-old computer hacker credited with breaking into more than a dozen networks owned by some of the largest companies in the world is facing federal charges of computer intrusion and unlawful use of passwords. Known as the “homeless hacker” for his laptop-only wanderings and as the “helpful hacker” for breaking into major corporate networks and then working with companies to close security holes, Adrian Lamo is scheduled to report to federal officials in New York on Thursday.
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‘Helpful Hacker’ Adrian Lamo Faces Federal Charges
Posted by: Jay Lyman September 10, 2003 02:15 PMA 22-year-old computer hacker credited with breaking into more than a dozen networks owned by some of the largest companies in the world is facing federal charges of computer intrusion and unlawful use of passwords. Known as the “homeless hacker” for his laptop-only wanderings and as the “helpful hacker” for breaking into major corporate networks and then working with companies to close security holes, Adrian Lamo is scheduled to report to federal officials in New York on Thursday.