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beedogs
13y ago
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This probably would work well until you sold one to an FBI agent.
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jdotjdot
13y ago
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Why? Is researching and selling vulnerabilities actually illegal if you don't use them for illegal activities?
shiftpgdn
13y ago
Very much so.
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57574905-38/at-t-hacker-an...
jdotjdot
13y ago
That 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.
lawnchair_larry
13y ago
Selling this information is not illegal and is common practice. The US government also happens to be the largest buyer, through "unofficial" channels.
wyager
13y ago
Which is why you sell it through established anonymous channels to well-known and well-reputed middlemen.
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