Ethical hacking vs. doing time
We're ready to rock but, first, let's make sure we're not rolling any dice along the way.
The thing is, hackers go to prison. Ethical ones don't. Q: What's the difference?
Note
A: Permission
Anyone can look up a few details about a company using public archives but, hear ye this, if you do things such as download websites or scan servers without written authority, then you may have crossed the legal line.
If the site and server are yours, then problems are unlikely. However, ask yourself:
Is it my site or server exclusively?
Could my actions impact anyone else?
Am I breaking the law?
If the answer to the former is no, then get permission in writing from the owners. The answer to the latter, ultimately, can only be answered by a good local lawyer because the rules change considerably not only internationally, but also regionally.
The second question, which often ties into the others, isn't in itself hard to answer, but if the answer is yes, typically because you share...