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JAILED FOR DOING THEIR JOB — Pen Testers Sue County After Wrongful Arrest, Win $600,000 Settlement

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JAILED FOR DOING THEIR JOB — Pen Testers Sue County After Wrongful Arrest, Win $600,000 Settlement

Two ethical hackers were hired by the state of Iowa to test courthouse security. After a successful breach, local officials had them arrested, leading to a legal battle that ended with a major settlement and a new precedent for the cybersecurity industry.

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So, they took it. The lawsuit was closed. They got paid. They won. This allowed them to celebrate.
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