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Introducing Aaron’s Law, a Desperately Needed Reform of the Computer Fraud...
As Congress considers policies to preserve an open Internet as a platform for ideas and commerce, reforming the CFAA must be included. The post Introducing Aaron’s Law, a Desperately Needed Reform of...
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You May Not Like Weev, But Your Online Freedom Depends on His Appeal
Weev’s case is just another example of a dangerous prosecution that covers all sorts of innocuous, common internet behavior. Perhaps more dangerously, it’s an example of a prosecution that tries to...
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Protecting Your Privacy Could Make You the Bad Guy
There’s a funny catch-22 when it comes to privacy best practices. The very techniques that experts recommend to protect your privacy from government and commercial tracking could be at odds with...
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This Is the MIT Surveillance Video That Undid Aaron Swartz
The door to the network closet pops open and a slender figure enters, a bicycle helmet hanging at his side. He sheds his backpack and pulls out a cardboard box containing a small hard drive, then...
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The U.S. Crackdown on Hackers Is Our New War on Drugs
It’s time for the government to learn from its failed 20th century experiment over-punishing drugs and start making sensible decisions about high-tech punishment in the 21st century. It can’t afford to...
View ArticleHacker Lexicon: What Is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, also known as the CFAA, is the federal anti-hacking statute that prohibits unauthorized access to computers and networks. It was passed in 1984, and has been used to...
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The Most Controversial Hacking Cases of the Past Decade
We've compiled a list of some of the most bizarre and controversial cases prosecuted under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The post The Most Controversial Hacking Cases of the Past Decade appeared...
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IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files Under Flawed Hacking Law
A sysadmin's hacking charges--for deleting files he had authorized access to--raise new questions for the controversial Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. The post IT Admin Faces Felony for Deleting Files...
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A Texas Jury’s Guilty Verdict Should Worry IT Admins
The conviction of Michael Thomas under the CFAA's "unauthorized damages" clause means sysadmins can face a felony for violating their employment agreement. The post A Texas Jury's Guilty Verdict Should...
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Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer Hacking Law
The CFAA makes it illegal to violate a web site's terms of service, preventing researchers from investigating possible discrimination on sites. The post Researchers Sue the Government Over Computer...
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