The best defense against a botnet is to get rid of it – to infiltrate it, to learn all about it, and to take it down. While the takedown is usually done by or with law enforcement and any necessary court orders, the initial infiltration, often by individual security researchers or anti-malware vendors, remains a legally grey area.


https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/the-legal-implications-of-botnet-disruptions/
The best defense against a botnet is to get rid of it – to infiltrate it, to learn all about it, and to take it down. While the takedown is usually done by or with law enforcement and any necessary court orders, the initial infiltration, often by individual security researchers or anti-malware vendors, remains a legally grey area.
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 11:26:00 GMT
https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/the-legal-implications-of-botnet-disruptions/

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