Mumsnet hack update - police have charged someone

[JustineMumsnet]

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

I've had a Google. I bet mum and dad are not impressed.

from Haslemere! lols......

Fernhurst, Haslemere no less Very naice.

Is that a posh area?

Yes. Haslemere = very naice Surrey commuter belt.

Yep. you can google if you are nosy like I am

Or get on Streetview and have a virtual drive around.

Good. It really freaked me out when I found my name and password on that list. Can't imagine how it felt to have the swatting attack too.

Ha Logical the photo of Justine in that article, it's very "have a long hard think about what you're doing young man"
Living embodiment of

I reckon Justine could do a great daily mail sadface!

Great news. Its no wonder though that ppl thought he was an aggreived father with a moniker like DadSad He did claim to be an MRA.

In fact he shares his surname with a well known one!

It's not surprising that the alleged :) hacker is middle class, or from a naice neighbourhood. It fits the MN stereotype.
I bet the alledged hacker would never look at NM and all the stickers and huns.

I've driven through Haslemere it's very peaceful

I forgot what I posted earlier and was deleted.
I can only remember something about the PM's first name becoming a swear word on MN. If it turns out that the MN hacker is someone who happens to share that first name allegedly.

Allegedly there is a really old hotel and wedding venue in said place. Plus the beds are said to be comfy.

Allegedly 7th June isn't a good date to be in court if you have your A'level exams coming up. It be really awful if you went to a prestigious private school.

For the 1st time ever I'm being redirected to a porn site when I click on a thread I'm on
Bloody hope it's just coincidence and nothing to do with this

Excellent news. Let's hope he sees sense after this.

It would be brilliant if they found the swatter(s) too.

Oh my throwaway!
RGS? The shame!

Blimey. That's an expensive education. Bet his parents are thrilled. Allegedly.

Very prestigious indeed.

Everything is so google'able with a name and address. No hacking skills necessary.

Amazing how just a teeny bit of info can help find someone's Twitter account. We are all so vulnerable.

It is of course worth noting that the individual in question may well be found not guilty, and you may be casting nasturtiums at the wrong person...

It would be inevitable that at least one MNetter would know or have a connection to the alleged hacker.

Will you be attending the trial?