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How do laws against computer intrusion handle the modern situation of devices routinely being under the de facto control of non-owners?
Current versions of Microsoft Windows will automatically update themselves.
That's usually great, but they also are designed to update themselves even if the owner of the device wants them to not do ...
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Is it a violation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) to use my work computer to browse Facebook?
My employer recently sent out an email stating work computers being used for personal activities such as browsing social media will be considered unauthorized access and that any past, present, or ...
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What are some laws related to break into others (scammers) computers?
On Youtube, We can find videos of some tech guys controlling others (scammers) computers without permission.
Not sure how they did it, and this is not a question about how do they know which computers ...
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Malicious actions by individual moderators
This is a follow up on a previous question.
Using Stack Exchange as a example, moderators should be able to destroy the site within minutes by automated means. There is no meaningful terms of service.
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Legal status of Cellebrite hack
The CEO of Signal has posted the discovery of security vulnerabilities in Cellebrite products. These products are used by police to evade security on seized mobile devices and thereby download the ...
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Is the NSO Group guilty of computer crimes?
The NSO Group is the company (based in Israel but American-owned) which appears to be responsible for the software used to penetrate WhatsApp.
The case seems to have a lot of parallels with the ...
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How does Aaron Swartz's mass download from JSTOR constitute hacking?
I might be a bit late on this but I just got to know the story of Aaron Swartz, a phenomenal guy to say the least.
The internet is filled with news posts, blogs, and even documentaries stating that "...
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