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I agree, but note that the "computer hacking" (1030(a)(5)) CFAA claim survived, outright. Only the extortion (1030(a)(7)) CFAA claim was dismissed, and it was
by gpm 1y ago
I agree, but note that the "computer hacking" (1030(a)(5)) CFAA claim survived, outright.
Only the extortion (1030(a)(7)) CFAA claim was dismissed, and it was dismissed with leave to amend.
- duskwuff 1y agoRight. The surviving CFAA claim involves Automattic's takeover of WPEngine's plugin listing. I think this is a stronger claim, since it actually involves unauthorized access (rather than blocking access), and the judge seems to agree.