Think cyber crime laws are bad now? Wait till you see the latest proposals
A very interesting article by Robert X. Cringely of InfoWorld:
Hoping to pursue an exciting and lucrative career in the world of crime? These days a Harvard MBA and a solid knowledge of international banking laws is as good a qualification as it gets. If you don’t have the grades or can’t swing the tuition, there’s always option B: Buy a weapon at a gun show, pull a stocking over your head, and head off to the nearest convenience store.
But whatever you do, don’t study computer science. Don’t learn about the intricacies of networking and Web servers. Don’t even think about messing with the InterTubes — then you’re truly dangerous, and an example must be made of you.
Read more here.