The hacker whose involvement with anti-piracy software ended in a jail sentence has emerged from prison struggling to make rent as he starts paying his fine. ‘It could be worse,’ he says
  • @[email protected]English
    39•5 months ago

    Bowser says the people he worked with weren’t very social and he helped testers" troubleshoot devices.

    "And suddenly I wake up and see three people surrounding my bed with rifles aimed at my head …

    Wow, that escalated quickly

    • @WorxEnglish
      10•5 months ago

      I was shocked too. You really think some nerd who updates websites needs a SWAT team to take him down?! American police are crazy don’t listen to me, they’re not American!

      • @[email protected]
        English
        18•5 months ago

        Those were police in the Dominican Republic. He’s a Canadian national but was living there.

        • @WorxEnglish
          6•5 months ago

          Yep, quite right! I got it mixed up with Puerto Rico in my head which is why I called them American

          • @[email protected]English
            3•5 months ago

            I like you man, you’re a reasonable fella. I wish Lemmy had superficial awards like Good Samaritan or something.

            • @WorxEnglish
              2•5 months ago

              Thanks! No need for awards, just saying nice things is always nice