Can individuals be held accountable for participating in a botnet used for LolzTeam's DDoS attacks, even if they didn't directly initiate the attack?

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Can individuals be held accountable for participating in a botnet used for LolzTeam's DDoS attacks, even if they didn't directly initiate the attack?
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Yes, individuals can be held accountable. If someone's computer is compromised and used as part of a botnet without their knowledge, they are generally not held liable. However, if an individual knowingly allows their computer to be used in a botnet or actively participates in building or managing one, they can face legal consequences for their involvement in illegal activities like DDoS attacks.