Hackers face 4-year jail, Dh3m fine in Saudi

Hackers of websites in Saudi Arabia could be jailed up to four years of fined SR3 million (Dh3m) under a new anti-piracy law.

The Saudi telecommunications and information technology authority said the offence involves hacking, destruction of websites, altering the site or reproduction.

“Those involved in such offences will be heavily punished….such offences include up to four years in prison or SR 3m fine,” the authority said in a statement published by the Saudi Arabic language daily Alhiad.