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Breach case could curtail Web flaw finders
Robert Lemos, 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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Re: In other words, shoot the messenger 2006-04-26
Anonymous
As was clearly pointed out in the article, he didn't just "find" the hole, he EXPLOITED IT. He did his "research" on the school's system WITHOUT their permission. He was caught. Records of applicants were found on his personal machine and he was (rightfully) charged. There is no gray area here. ...

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