Legitimised hacking exists. Bug Bounty programs exist like Bugcrowd, HackerOne, Open Bug Bounty, and Hack The Box just to name a few.
Then there are all the pwn2own contests too.
Legitimised hacking exists. Bug Bounty programs exist like Bugcrowd, HackerOne, Open Bug Bounty, and Hack The Box just to name a few.
Then there are all the pwn2own contests too.
I think you misunderstood. Obviously bug bounty programs exists, and some companies participate in them. The idea was on a legislative level where this would apply for all companies.
While capitalism is on shaky ground, if it survives the argument against this is it allows auditing of code and product quality by third-parties, instead of providing cover for corruption. Illegally breaking in is legal if you touch nothing and report it... At least, in most countries.
Sadly, I doubt the US official government's remains care about anything but having as many scapegoats as possible.