Ch 5 · Computer Misuse & Cybercrime · Theory
Topic 5 of 9 in Computing Ethics & Ownership — Responsibility in Tech — 2 lessons.
Where the Law Draws Lines
Laws such as the Computer Misuse Act make certain actions illegal, including:
Ethical Hacking
Testing a system's security is legal and valuable — only when the owner has given permission (a "penetration test"). The identical action without permission is a crime. Consent is the line between security research and cybercrime.