White Hackers + Prosecution

What’s happening? In the ongoing saga in Missouri over a state cyber vulnerability that was brought to the attention of state leaders by a reporter. The Governor believes that the Cole County prosecuting attorney will bring charges against the reporter.

Why is this important? White hackers or individuals who caused no harm, did not profit and revealed vulnerabilities are not usually prosecuted.

How will this be important? Whether other jurisdictions will begin prosecuting people without the intent to cause harm

St Louis Today | Parson says he believes prosecutor will bring charges in Post-Dispatch case