Six months after two Irish students were named as being allegedly involved in some of the world’s most infamous hacking incidents, neither has faced any prosecution — even though their former associates have faced stiff penalties.

As six suspected members of ‘hacktivist’ groups are named and face charges, the spotlight again shines on the shady world of internet hacking, writes Conall Ó Fátharta

The FBI has accused two Irish students of being among the ringleaders in one of the world’s most disruptive internet hacking organisations.