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Re:The Unbalanced Negative Externalities of Cybersecurity by murbard2 on Thursday May 21, 2015 @06:20PM (#9585716)
Why aren't the people who fail to secure their computers liable for the damage they cause if their computer is used in an attack? This should be covered by common law, why does this need regulation?
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Re:The Unbalanced Negative Externalities of Cybersecurity by the8472 on Thursday May 21, 2015 @06:58PM (#9585862)
Why should you be liable if someone else uses your property without your consent or you being aware of it to commit a crime?

If I left a toolbox that contained lockpicks at the sidewalk, am I liable for a thief stealing the lockpicks and breaking into another house?

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