U.S. DOJ will no longer prosecute good-faith security researchers under CFAA

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The U.S. Department of Justice announced the revision of its policy regarding charging violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), which says that, among other things, good-faith security researchers will no longer be charged and prosecuted. Good faith security research means accessing a computer solely for purposes of good-faith testing, investigation, and/or correction of a security flaw or vulnerability, where such activity is carried out in a manner designed to avoid any harm … More →

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