Spurred by worries about electronic terrorism and a dramatic increase in computer viruses and other Internet intrusions, the House Judiciary subcommittee on crime unanimously approved a bill that seeks to better coordinate efforts to fight cybercrime while increasing recommended sentences for . . .
Spurred by worries about electronic terrorism and a dramatic increase in computer viruses and other Internet intrusions, the House Judiciary subcommittee on crime unanimously approved a bill that seeks to better coordinate efforts to fight cybercrime while increasing recommended sentences for those found guilty.

Under current law, punishments for cybercrimes are based on the economic damage they cause, which often results in little or no jail time, law enforcement agencies told the subcommittee two weeks ago.

The bill approved by the panel would direct the U.S. Sentencing Commission to take into account the perpetrator's intent and other factors such as whether sensitive government computers were the target.

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