All animals are equal. Some are just more equal than others.
The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, otherwise known as 18 USC 1030, allows private parties to sue for 'unauthorized access to a networked computer'.
This is to stop black hats, right?
Wrong. Threats of legal action based on this and other laws are used on a regular basis stop legitimate research and disclosure of significant flaws in systems.
Examples of the use or threats of legal action will be discussed at length. Methods to protect researchers, publishers and conference organizers will be discussed as well.
LTG-1000 is the first iteration of Law Talking Guy. LTG exists to either subjugate humanity to its merciless will or drink beer. When not drinking beer or engaging in humanity subjugation activities, LTG works for a large consulting firm doing all sorts of law talkin' and securifyin'. That is all LTG-1000 is authorized to release at this time.