Hacker jailed for nearly three years

 

Hacker jailed for nearly three years

A COMPUTER hacker, who launched cyber attacks against the CIA and the Pentagon, has been jailed for nearly three years.
Ryan Cleary, 21, of South Beech Avenue, Wickford previously admitted carrying out the internet attacks with fellow hackers who formed the LulzSec cyber gang.
He also admitted charges in connection with posessing pornographic images of children.
The hacking gang wreaked havoc with their cyber attacks which targeted corporations and government agencies on both sides of the atlantic.
He was jailed today at Southwark Crown Court for two years and eight months.