Article: Pennsylvania Gov. Ridge Signs Computer Virus Bill.

`Hackers' Who Intentionally Spread Computer Virus Could

Face 7-Year Prison Term; Must Reimburse Victims for Damages

HARRISBURG, Pa., May 26 /PRNewswire/ --

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Ridge today signed Senate Bill 1077, amending the Pennsylvania Crimes Code (Title 18) to deal with criminals who use computers to deliberately spread damaging computer viruses.

The bill passed the House and Senate unanimously.

"This month the world witnessed the crippling affects of a computer virus," Gov. Ridge said. "The malicious `ILOVEYOU' virus overwhelmed networks, crippled unsuspecting businesses, and destroyed the files of countless personal ...

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