Journal improfane's Journal: Why LulzSec, AntiSec are Good For Societ 4
Have these vigilantes done any physical damage? No.
Have they killed anybody? No.
Have they seriously hurt people? No.
Are they an organized crime cartel? No.
Are they for profit? No.
Do they have motivations that are good for the rest of the population? Yes.
If you ask me, the authorities should be going after all the malicious software, the scareware and crapware that is written INSIDE the United States. Why go after some kids who are making a point?
Society these days! SNAFU!
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I would say that even if these groups' motivation was not the best interest of society, and even if they were doing it "just for the lulz", their overall effect is a positive one.
Security that can be defeated by a bunch of goofs on 4chan is not security that should make us feel safe.
Plus, secrets are almost always bad.
Society these days! SNAFU! (Score:2)
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Fighting against our saviors. (Score:2)
It's exactly this kind of grayhat vigilantism that the information age needs. Companies may pay consultants for "security audits" or rely on an internal team, but these people know they will be paid whether they find something or not. When the people who build the system are in charge of defeating it, they may be emotionally conflicted in ways they aren't aware of like a person playing chess against their self.
Unfortunately, the enlightenment of entire societies will be a slow process. Most people who have