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IRL: Online Life is Real Life

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The Marcus Hutchins Case: Criminalizing Code Experimentation

This chapter explores the case of Marcus Hutchins, a British hacker known for stopping the WannaCry malware attack. It discusses the ambiguity of information security laws and how Marcus is being accused of creating a malware virus called Chronos. The chapter also highlights the potential consequences of criminalizing code experimentation and the FBI's motives for pursuing Marcus.

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