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Stratfor Hacker’s Sentence: An Analysis

Jeremy Hammond was sentenced for his role in the 2011 Strategic Forecasting Inc. breach that affected about 860,000 individuals. Hammond pleaded guilty on May 28 to one count of conspiracy to engage in computer hacking. His 10-year prison sentence was the maximum allowed for the charge, prosecutors said. The court has not yet determined how much restitution Hammond must pay for his part in the breach. It’s unclear whether the case will serve as a deterrent for future hackers or hackers, privacy attorney Ronald Raether says.”]

Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/stratfor-hackers-sentence-analysis-a-6236

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