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#135: Bug Bounties
We know that hacking can get you in trouble with governments and companies. But could it also make you rich? Or even a hero? Hollywood...
#133: Russian Hacking and Surveillance
Edward Snowden has been living in Russia for over three years under political asylum after leaking classified documents about American surveillance practices. Ironically, Russia’s policies...
#104: Legal Hacking
Is encryption really a problem for law enforcement? If so, what’s the solution? In recent months, the FBI has faced legal pushback over its use...
#92: Government Hacking
If you get hacked, should the government hack back? Recent efforts have been made to fight the use of illegal botnets, but many privacy advocates...
#41: The War on Hacking
If 2015 was the “year of the hack,” what will 2016 mean for cybersecurity? Will Congress’s hastily-passed cyber bill (CISA) do anything to stop the...
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) Reform
The CFAA is a Federal law that attempts to punish and deter hacking by criminalizing unauthorized computer access or computer access that exceeds authorization. Strong...