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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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Imagine a world... 2006-04-27
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...in which roving bands of well-meaning, idealistic vandals break into our homes and businesses on a regular basis, in order to enlighten us about how insecure our buildings are. You wouldn't stand for it, and you know it. The hypocritical behavior on the part of security researchers needs to sto...

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