Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
'Aaron's Law' Is Back to Try to Reform Overbroad US Hacking Laws
Lawmakers are trying once again to reform the controversial Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Justice Dept: Trust Us to Not Abuse the CFAA, a Hacking Law We've Always Abused
An update of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act could criminalize some types of computer research, but the government is telling academics not to worry.
Why You Should Root for the Cop Who Said He Wanted to Eat His Wife
Important rights sometimes come from disturbing cases.
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UK Considers Punishing Computer Hacking With Life in Prison
The Serious Crime Bill would alter penalties for digital criminals.
The Government Thinks the DEA’s Fake Facebook Profile of a Real Woman Was No Big Deal
Is violating a woman's privacy in service of the drug war really OK?
Silicon Valley Is Stonewalling Efforts to Amend the Law Imprisoning Hacktivists
"Aaron's Law" would reform the heavy-handed law blamed for Aaron Swartz's death. But tech giants are lobbying to stall reform.
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Swartz, Keys, Weev: Doing Hard Time for Hacking Doesn't Actually Require Any Hacking
Pending appeal, Weev is off to jail.
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