Ethics in hacking | Pluralsight — pluralsight.com

With knowledge can come the temptation to overstep the line, so it’s good practice to regularly ask yourself if you have the right to do something—to ensure you stay well within the boundaries of ethical hacking.  I was once on a cruise ship that only offered internet access for a very expensive fee. As an ethical hacker, I had the knowledge, tools and techniques at my disposal to not only provide myself with free internet, but to explore the network and take a look at other passenger’s devices. But none of that would have been morally sound. So I paid the fee and focused on better things, like making sure I was safe on the cruise ship’s network by using a VPN! Pledge to yourself that you’ll always make the ethical decision, even when it’s tempting not to. 

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