In a groundbreaking move, the DOJ has decided to remind cybercriminals that their digital playgrounds occasionally come with consequences. This revelation might come as a surprise to the surprisingly young Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, who, at 22, is learning that hackers don’t just live in their parents’ basements, they can also live in federal custody.

Fitzpatrick, who went by the ironically whimsical handle ‘Pompompurin,’ was dealt a three-year time-out from his virtual mischief, prompting discussions on whether the internet should finally come with a warning label. Perhaps: ‘Objects in cyberspace may appear more harmless than they actually are.’

The sentencing marks a rare moment of clarity for the cybercriminal world, where the fascination with access device conspiracy and possession of CSAM met the harsh light of day. As Fitzpatrick begins his transitional phase from pixels to prison bars, the DOJ reminds aspiring rogue hackers that sometimes, the online world might just circle back to the offline one.