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Lesson 30 of 30

Ethics and the law

Breaking into a system you don't own or have permission to test is a crime in almost every country, including Kuwait. Ethical hackers always get written permission and practise on their own labs or legal CTFs.

Key points

  • Only test systems you own or are allowed to test
  • Use labs, CTFs and practice sites
  • Report bugs responsibly
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When is it OK to test a system's security?

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