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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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He Should be Prosecuted 2006-05-01
Anonymous
A real "professional" would have first secured a contract or at the very least a written statement of permission from the University before proceeding with his "research". The law is not tricky! It is very clear and on point about such activities.

What a bonehead!...

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