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Mumsnet hack update - police have charged someone

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JustineMumsnet · 21/05/2016 19:30

Hello,

Many of you will remember last August’s hacking attack on Mumsnet.

I'm pleased to say that today someone has appeared in court, charged with offences related to the attacks (though not the swatting attacks) and will appear at Guildford Magistrate court on 07th June.

The Met tell us that the suspect has been charged with: “two offences of causing a computer to perform function to secure / enable unauthorised access to a program / data, contrary to section 1 of the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and also one offence of unauthorised acts with intent to impair operation of or prevent / hinder access to a computer, contrary to section 3 of the Computer Misuse act 1990.”

The Met’s Cyber Crime Unit is continuing investigations into the incident, including the swatting attacks that also took place. We'll let you know as and when we hear anything further.

Thanks,
Justine

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AugustaFinkNottle · 22/05/2016 13:15

SoupDragon, I queried whether comments should be allowed for the same reason that newspapers don't allow comments on cases before a verdict has been brought in. It may prejudice his right to a fair trial, which in turn may mean that the charges have to be withdrawn.

MrsSpecter · 22/05/2016 13:14

was forgetting that Jeffery was under 18. His mother must be so proud.

And his father too Wink

Youarenotkiddingme · 22/05/2016 13:11

Great news.

Gin

Let's hope justice is done and someone is held accountable for the swatting.

WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 22/05/2016 12:43

I dont think he will be proud at all.

He thought he was good enough to not get caught and boasted so during the hacking period. I think he will be gutted he's not as clever as he thought he was.

NotDavidTennant · 22/05/2016 12:29

Hardly, this wasn't hack of the century. If I recall correctly at least one of the Mumsnet staff had set her password as 'password' and others had set their password to be their username.

howtorebuild · 22/05/2016 12:15

He will be employed by MI5 when he is released.

legotits · 22/05/2016 11:27

Are we all attending court with our ?

NoahVale · 22/05/2016 10:27

i dont spose he shit his pants when found.
i expect he was proud and is proud of the infamy

TendonQueen · 22/05/2016 10:12

Good. More charges being brought will help to change the perception that this is a bit of a laugh and the people it causes trouble for don't matter.

WellWhoKnew · 22/05/2016 10:01

Good news indeed

Rebecca333333 · 22/05/2016 10:00

Thank you

ipsogenix · 22/05/2016 09:53

Great news! Well done. Smile

99percentchocolate · 22/05/2016 09:44

Fantastic news!

Monkeyinshoes · 22/05/2016 09:23

Fantastic news

rumblingDMexploitingbstds · 22/05/2016 09:23

Very good news!

TrojanWhore · 22/05/2016 09:22

"And they swatted Justine AND just a regular mumsnetter"

The MNHQ OP is clear that the person has not been charged with anything in relation to the swatting.

And that investigations continue into both the hacking and the swatting.

twirlypoo · 22/05/2016 09:17

I was just wondering about this the other day, great news - especially because jeff was so utterly convinced he was going to get away with it.

SoupDragon · 22/05/2016 09:14

Why shouldn't they?

AugustaFinkNottle · 22/05/2016 09:03

Thanks for updating us. But should you be allowing comments before the individual concerned has been tried?

ShelaghTurner · 22/05/2016 08:53

Oooh I really hope unnamed magistrate relative is sitting that day...Wink

BankWadger · 22/05/2016 08:44

About bloody time. Thanks for the update HQ

Groovee · 22/05/2016 08:42

Glad they have been charged and will appear in court. I hope Justine and the other family who were traumatised during the horrendous incidents are ok and have justice done for them!

ParadiseCity · 22/05/2016 08:29

Great news. I just wish swatting rhymed with twatting.

EElisavetaOfBelsornia · 22/05/2016 08:23

Pipbin it goes on the age at the time of the offence. And there are no public observers in youth courts.

Lweji · 22/05/2016 08:16

I wonder if it was police work or his mum reported him.

Anyway, it caused financial upset to Mumsnet, as well as the holders of the accounts he hacked.
Maybe not at a bank scale, but still a crime, and I think of interest for those who are on this site and particularly those who had their passwords published.

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