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This makes sense because the US does not have a set of laws that criminalize Computer Fraud and Abuse
by jrflowers 2y ago
This makes sense because the US does not have a set of laws that criminalize Computer Fraud and Abuse
- shiroiushi 2y agoMaybe you're joking, but they certainly do. They'll happily use them against individuals too. But against a large company? I'll believe it when I see it.
- boomboomsubban 2y agoThe US law about this is the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, it's clearly a joke. We're all in agreement it's not really used against large companies.
- halJordan 2y ago[flagged]
- shiroiushi 2y agoExactly which country do you think I live in?
- jrflowers 2y ago[flagged]
- squigz 2y agoWhat is this comment even referring to?
- None4U 2y agoit's a joke, the name of the law is "Computer Fraud and Abuse Act"
- sneak 2y agoSelective enforcement of broad-scoped laws via prosecutorial discretion is how real power works and how the status quo is maintained.
- jrflowers 2y agoI like the idea that upon seeing a massive and indiscriminate MITM attack all of the various law enforcement agencies with a remit that includes data would just solemnly bow their heads and not attempt to stop or investigate it because a corporation probably wants the attack to happen.
- downrightmike 2y agoKevin Mitnick would disagreed
- mensetmanusman 2y agoMay he rest in peace.
- metadat 2y agoDamn, pancreatic cancer in 2023. I didn't hear until now.