How (and Why) Hacker Forums Self-Moderate

“Everything in moderation,” the saying goes. But it may come as a surprise that this expression even seems to apply to many of the hacker forums littered across the dark web. On the surface, these forums may appear to be a lawless landscape, but there… Continue reading How (and Why) Hacker Forums Self-Moderate

What the Van Buren Case Means For Security Researchers

The federal computer crime law prohibits “computer trespass.” This includes both “accessing” a computer without authorization, and “exceeding the scope of authorization” to access a computer. If these terms seem vague and ambiguous to you, well,… Continue reading What the Van Buren Case Means For Security Researchers