When you see an attacker on your network, it’s understandable to want to give them a taste of their own medicine. But how can you effectively anger intruders when “hacking back” is illegal?
In fact, the biggest legal risks are violations of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), says Jason Straight, senior vice president and chief privacy officer at UnitedLex. And while businesses are dabbling in illegal activity, he advises against it.
“Make no mistake: It is happening. Companies are hacking back,” he explains, and much of their activity is arguably in violation of the CFAA.