The Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act (CCMA) is a bipartisan initiative aimed at increasing penalties for cyber crimes and strengthening the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) by adding penalties for conspiracy to commit these crimes. Introduced alongside the Cyber PIVOTT Act, which promotes scholarships in cybersecurity, the CCMA aims to bolster cybersecurity defenses. However, experts like Casey Ellis warn that such legislative measures may inadvertently deter ethical security researchers, thus undermining their critical role in combating cyber threats. The implications of these measures require careful consideration to prevent hindering cybersecurity advancement.
"The Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act (CCMA) would increase the penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and add a specific penalty for conspiracy to commit computer crime."
"If the past 15 years have demonstrated anything, it's that cyber attackers (especially those in other countries) are largely undeterred by these laws."
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