press Jul 6, 2021 · SearchSecurity
Hackers vs. lawyers: Security research stifled in key situations
A SearchSecurity feature examines how legal threats under laws like the CFAA can discourage security researchers from disclosing vulnerabilities and conducting important research. Casey Ellis discusses the tension between legal risk and the need for responsible vulnerability disclosure in security research.
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Discusses how the threat of legal action under laws like the CFAA can stifle important security research and prevent the disclosure of vulnerabilities.