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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: Re: In other words, shoot the messenger 2006-04-27
Anonymous
Yes, never take pre-emptive action to protect the people, or your fellow student for that matter. It is the DA's opinion by filing the case that these actions are against the law. In reality you cannot tell if a website is vulnerable without running a test. Would you put your social security numb...

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