http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolog...vegas-reports/
The young computer expert who stopped the WannaCry global cyber attack could face decades in a US prison following accusations that he helped create and sell a malicious software that targeted bank accounts.
Marcus Hutchins, who saved the NHS from cyber criminals, could face a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison in the US if he is found guilty of the charges.
Hutchins, who was at a hacking conference in Las Vegas when he was arrested by the FBI, faces six counts of helping to create, spread and maintain the banking Trojan Kronos between 2014 and 2015.
According to the US Department of Justice indictment, the alleged offences took place between July 2014 and July 2015.
Hutchins was jointly charged with another individual who was not named.
The indictment alleged that Hutchins "created the Kronos malware" and the other person later sold it for $2,000 (£1,500) online.
03-16-2025, 03:37 PM
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