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Well in that case, unrecoverable damages are caused whereas in many ways you can hack - or penetrate - without causing any damage. I guess.

• hdhzy 9y ago
  What if you break into someone's home at night, unnoticed and ask if they want an advice on how to stay safe, do they hire you? No damages made!
  • simonswords82 9y ago
    A more accurate analogy is that you contact the home owner and advise them that their home is at risk of being broken in to because of whatever security they're lacking. No need to actually break in to the home, just point out the vulnerabilities.
    • hdhzy 9y ago
      Okay but you need to check if they are vulnerable. I think the owner wouldn't be happy with people fiddling with his locks to check if he is vulnerable. The correct solution is the same as for pentesting: ask for permission first.