British Government Declines Cybercrime Law Reform The UK government has rejected a proposed amendment to the 1990 Computer Misuse Act (CMA), which aimed to provide legal protections for cybersecurity researchers. Science Minister Patrick Vallance defended the decision, arguing that such protections could be exploited by cybercriminals. Background on the Proposed Amendment The current law criminalizes “unauthorized access to a computer,” creating significant risks for ethical security researchers. Critics argue that the CMA is outdated, failing to reflect modern cybersecurity challenges. Key issues driving the push for reform: Reasons for the…
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