Researchers could face legal risks for network snooping

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A group of researchers from the University of Colorado and University of Washington could face both civil and criminal penalties for a research project in which they snooped on users of the Tor anonymous proxy network. Should federal prosecutors take interest in the project, the researchers could also face up to 5 years in jail for violating the Wiretap Act.Also see followup.

Link: CNET

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  • Networking
  • Privacy