Persecution of Cybersecurity Researchers and Ethical Hackers

Cybermidnight Club– Hackers, Cyber Security and Cyber Crime

The speakers in this source are cybersecurity researchers who are discussing a concerning trend where investigators are being wrongly accused of cybercrimes, particularly in the context of data leaks. They highlight the case of Hiram Alejandro Camarillo, a colleague allegedly accused by Argentina of a false hacking incident. The conversation touches upon the lack of expertise within federal agencies regarding digital forensics, leading to misattributions of responsibility for breaches. Furthermore, the speakers express worry about the growing legal risks faced by researchers who publicly report on cybersecurity vulnerabilities and data disclosures, seeing it as a threat to freedom of expression and a means of censorship by governments and affected organizations. They also emphasize the importance of legal and community support for those unfairly targeted.