CRTC Enforces CASL In Case Of Malware Distribution

While there has been controversy about the enforcement of the electronic communication provisions of Canada's Anti-Spam Law (CASL) due to the ambiguities of the complex scheme, there is widespread support for the anti-malware provisions. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recently enforced those anti-malware provisions against Mr. Revesz and Mr. Griebel, the partners of Orcus Technologies, pursuant to section 22 of CASL, for a total penalty of $115,000.  

The defendants have 30 days to file representations with the CRTC or pay the penalty.

The CRTC alleges that Orcus Technologies developed, distributed, promoted, and sold a Remote Administration Tool called the Orcus RAT. The CRTC Electronic Commerce Enforcement division investigation suggests "Vincent Leo Griebel … developed the Orcus RAT, while John Paul Revesz … provided marketing, sales and support for the software."