Alexander Jones given suspended sentence for computer offence

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Alexander Jones received a three-year suspended sentence for dishonestly operating a computer at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court, reported on 11 February 2020. He was also ordered to pay €35,000 after accessing confidential Eircom information while working for a technical-support company.

The court heard that Jones copied customer telephone conversations and insurance claims, then claimed he had found a system vulnerability warranting a financial bounty. The payment was to include €15,000 within a month and €20,000 within a year.