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This probably would work well until you sold one to an FBI agent.
by beedogs 14y ago
This probably would work well until you sold one to an FBI agent.
- jdotjdot 14y agoWhy? Is researching and selling vulnerabilities actually illegal if you don't use them for illegal activities?
- shiftpgdn 14y agoVery much so. http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57574905-38/at-t-hacker-and-internet-troll-sentenced-to-over-three-years/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57574905-38/at-t-hacker-an...
- jdotjdot 14y agoThat guy actually accessed, downloaded, and leaked the confidential information--which is using the vulnerability, as opposed to simply doing theoretical research, which is what I was asking.
- wyager 14y agoWhich is why you sell it through established anonymous channels to well-known and well-reputed middlemen.
- lawnchair_larry 14y agoSelling this information is not illegal and is common practice. The US government also happens to be the largest buyer, through "unofficial" channels.