Forwarded From: William Knowles <erehwon@kizmiaz.dis.org>
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (AP) [3.18.99] - An 18-year-old high school dropout has
been charged with computer tampering after hacking into the internal
computers of America Online and altering some programs.
Jay Satiro was arrested and his computer confiscated Wednesday night after
AOL officials contacted authorities. A complaint filed against Satiro said
the teen-ager altered AOL data and programs that would cost about $50,000
to repair.
AOL spokesman Rich D'Amato refused to give details of what was altered or
how long the intrusion went undetected. He said the intrusion ``really
should mean absolutely nothing for America Online members.''
Satiro's mother posted $5,000 bail. He did not return telephone messages
seeking comment Thursday.
``Jay's a genius, but his common sense is a little low,'' said his
15-year-old brother, Bobby.
First-degree computer tampering carries a maximum sentence of five to 15
years in prison.
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Received on Mon Mar 22 09:19:22 1999