Re: Also Wannacry?
I've read the indictment, and it looks solid. It would be odd for a dedicated hacker-for-money to stumble over just the solution to another criminal exploit, let alone play 'save-the-day' hero. At least I can't recollect the like.
Err, no. Those are statements, assertions. Until there is evidence to prove such assertions they are but noise, and the guy remains innocent until formally convicted by a judge.
Or, in other words, you can't judge this from the accusations. You need the facts and their context. It could be that the FBI simply found his IP address when he was researching malware and is trying to make this into all the evidence they need for a conviction, it could be that someone is seeking to deflect a crime onto him to get a reduced sentence themselves (which again requires solid evidence).
Until we see the actual facts that underpin this case, there should be no other assumption than innocence. That's how it works.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
