[Infowarrior] - From 'WarGames' to Aaron Swartz: How we lost control of U.S. anti-hacking law

[Richard Forno]

From 'WarGames' to Aaron Swartz: How we lost control of U.S. anti-hacking law

The 1983 movie "WarGames" led to an anti-hacking law with felony penalties aimed at deterring intrusions into NORAD. Over time, it became broad and vague enough to ensnare the late Aaron Swartz.

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http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-57573985-38/from-wargames-to-aaron-swartz-how-we-lost-control-of-u.s-anti-hacking-law/

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