Ethics in Hacking: Navigating Vulnerabilities

This chapter delves into the complex ethical landscape faced by security researchers after exposing vulnerabilities, highlighting a case involving 63 Red and a researcher who faced backlash for sharing findings. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing research contributions to security while addressing the tension between excitement in vulnerability discovery and responsible disclosure. The chapter also explores the distinctions between hacker types and the challenges in communicating security issues to companies, framing the conversation around the need for transparency and ethics in the hacking community.