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Taking over 60k spyware user accounts with SQL injection

(ericdaigle.ca)
227 points mtlynch | 1 comments | 03 Jul 25 14:56 UTC | HN request time: 0.216s | source
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blueplanet200 ◴[08 Jul 25 16:41 UTC] No.44501690[source]▶
From sqlmap

> Usage of sqlmap for attacking targets without prior mutual consent is illegal. It is the end user's responsibility to obey all applicable local, state and federal laws. Developers assume no liability and are not responsible for any misuse or damage caused by this program"

I don't know the legal footing these spyware apps stand on, but this blog post seems like exhibit A if Catwatchful ever decided to sue the author, or press criminal charges. Hacking, even for reasons that seem morally justified, is still illegal.

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1. rendall ◴[08 Jul 25 17:09 UTC] No.44501947[source]▶
That would be an amusing exercise in self-incrimination & discovery pain for Catwatchful. They would also have to quantify business losses, which requires admitting the value of an illicit enterprise. But YOLO am I right? LFG!