Journalist faces 10 years for helping Anonymous

The US Justice Department said a Reuters online editor has been charged in California with one count each of conspiracy to transmit information to damage a protected computer; transmitting information to damage a protected computer and attempted transmission of information to damage a protected computer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-21794799  He is alleged to have identified himself on an internet chat forum as a former Tribune Company employee and then provided members of Anonymous with the login and password to the Tribune Company server. One hacker managed to change the web version of a Los Angeles Times news feature. If convicted, Mr Keys faces up to 10 years in jail, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000 for each count.

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