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Panel Debates Hacker Amnesty
Kevin Poulsen, SecurityFocus 2002-03-25

Should hack-and-tell intruders who warn companies about security holes do time with hardened criminals? Security experts probe the ethics of hacking.

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Panel Debates Hacker Amnesty 2002-04-02
John P.
If Lamo had broken into the physical NYT building there would be very little debate about whether to prosecute or not. However, because his break in was virtual and "caused no harm" there is a desire to treat this as a badge of honor. However, harm was done to the reputation of the NYT in the gene...

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