Bugs are Good for the Internet
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on June 26, 2006 at 2:11:00 PM
How can you secure something if you don't discover an exploit. The law should promote white-hat hacking (PDF). I agree with the statement. Not all hackers and hacking are bad.
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Exploitation of security holes prompts users and vendors to close those holes, vendors to emphasize security in system development, and users to adopt improved security practices. This constant strengthening of security reduces the likelihood of a catastrophic attack -- one that would threaten national or even global security [...] Current federal law, however, does not properly value such strategic goals.