When good-faith hacking gets people arrested, with Harley Geiger: Lock and Code S03E14

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:51:26 +0000

This week on Lock and Code, we discuss the various laws that can be violated when good-faith hacking reveals security flaws.

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When spyware goes mainstream

Credit to Author: Malwarebytes Labs| Date: Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:00:00 +0000

Considering using spyware to surveil a cheating partner or keep an eye on the kiddos? Think again. Not only is it an invasion of privacy, but it’s illegal. Learn the telltale signs of spyware and why this suddenly mainstream malware needs to go back underground.

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Hacked Password Service Leakbase Goes Dark

Credit to Author: BrianKrebs| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 05:39:53 +0000

Leakbase, a Web site that indexed and sold access to billions of usernames and passwords stolen in some of the world largest data breaches, has closed up shop. A source close to the matter says the service was taken down in a law enforcement sting that may be tied to the Dutch police raid of the Hansa dark web market earlier this year.

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