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Hacking IT systems to become EU criminal offence

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Under a draft law backed by the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee, cyber attacks on IT systems could become a criminal offence punishable by at least two years in prison throughout the EU. 

Possessing or distributing hacking software and tools would also be an offence, and companies would be liable for cyber attacks committed for their benefit.

Rapporteur Monika Hohlmeier (EPP, DE) said: “We are dealing here with serious criminal attacks, some of which are even conducted by criminal organisations. The financial damage caused for companies, private users and the public side amounts to several billions each year.

“No car manufacturer may send a car without a seatbelt into the streets. And if this happens, the company will be held liable for any damage. These rules must also apply in the virtual world”


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