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Home / News / World News / US: Indian-student jailed, fined Rs. 42L for damaging college computers
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    US: Indian-student jailed, fined Rs. 42L for damaging college computers

    Shalini Ojha
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    Last updated on Aug 14, 2019, 05:12 pm
    US: Indian-student jailed, fined Rs. 42L for damaging college computers
  • A 27-year-old former Indian student of The College of St. Rose in New York was sentenced to a year in jail, followed by another year of supervised release, for damaging computers using a "USB killer".

    The student, identified as Vishwanath Akuthota, was also ordered to pay $58,471 (Rs. 42 lakh approximately) as restitution charge, revealed US Attorney Grant C Jaquith.

    Here's what happened.

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    Akuthota inserted malicious device in 66 computers So, how does the device work? Earlier, Akuthota had heaped praises on the college
  • What happened

    Akuthota inserted malicious device in 66 computers

    Akuthota inserted malicious device in 66 computers
  • On February 14, Akuthota went on a spree and inserted the notorious device in as many as 66 computers of the college. He used the device, which can be easily purchased online, on computer monitors and computer-enhanced podiums too.

    In fact, Akuthota also recorded himself and reportedly made statements like, "I'm going to kill this guy".

    He was arrested on February 22.

  • Do you know?

    So, how does the device work?

  • According to federal officials, once the device is inserted into a USB port, it sends commands which activate the power components of the equipment. The "killer" then directs the device to rapidly charge and discharge. This overloads the electrical system, and eventually, the device is destroyed.

  • Statement

    Earlier, Akuthota had heaped praises on the college

    Earlier, Akuthota had heaped praises on the college
  • Akuthota went to the US on a student visa and got a master's degree in business. Apparently, he wanted to become an entrepreneur.

    In 2016, when he was asked why he chose Saint Rose, he replied, "I see there are lots of opportunity in the college which will prepare you for the better future, where I can learn and apply in my life."

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