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#135: Bug Bounties

October 27, 2016

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

October 21, 2016

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

July 18, 2016

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

June 6, 2016

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

March 11, 2016

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

July 19, 2013

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...