The legal minefield of hacking back

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In this Help Net Security interview, Gonçalo Magalhães, Head of Security at Immunefi, discusses the legal and ethical implications of hacking back in cross-border cyber incidents. He warns that offensive cyber actions risk violating international law, escalating conflicts, and harming innocent third parties. Instead, Magalhães advocates for legally sanctioned frameworks, such as bug bounty programs, to strengthen security without crossing dangerous lines. How do international laws complicate the use of hacking back, especially in cross-border … More →The post The legal minefield of hacking back appeared first on Help Net Security.