Cybercrime Bill Ups the Ante: on the increased penalties for computer crime proposed in the Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2001, in particular up to life for those where the alleged evildoer knowing trying to cause death or serious injury. I haven't figured out the rest of the impact on penalties, but I don't think that specific one is a bad thing. Opening statements from committee members and witnesses at a House Subcommmittee on Crime hearing earlier this week are available from their site and include:

• John Malcolm, Department of Justice
• Susan Koeppen, Microsoft corporate attorney
• Clint Smith, United States Internet Service Providers Association
• Alan Davidson, Center for Democracy and Technology