, SecurityFocus 2006-04-26
Security researchers and legal experts have voiced concern this week over the prosecution of an information-technology professional for computer intrusion after he allegedly breached a university's online application system while researching a flaw without the school's permission.
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In other words, shoot the messenger
2006-04-26
Anonymous (1 replies)
Anonymous (1 replies)
Re: In other words, shoot the messenger
2006-04-26
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Breach case could curtail Web flaw finders
2006-04-26
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If it was anyone else, I would sympathize
2006-07-21
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Anonymous (1 replies)
He then contacts you and lets you know the door was open, no money was taken and how to properly secure your door.
Analogies are going to go both ways, but the bottom line is that it was either a researcher reporting it, or a bad guy taking 250,000 people's credit reports for a ride.
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