It's been a bit quiet over the last 24 hours, so it'll be a short post today, but we do have some positive news from Portugal regarding legal protections for security researchers. Let's dive in:

Portugal's New Cybercrime Law Protects Security Researchers 🛡️

- Portugal has updated its cybercrime law, introducing a legal safe harbour for security researchers who identify and responsibly disclose vulnerabilities.
- This exemption applies under strict conditions, including the sole purpose of improving cybersecurity, immediate reporting to affected parties and the CNCS, and avoiding disruptive or harmful techniques like DoS, social engineering, or data alteration.
- The move aligns Portugal with other nations like Germany and the US, which have also introduced similar protections to encourage ethical hacking and proactive vulnerability discovery without fear of legal repercussions.

🤖 Bleeping Computer | https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/portugal-updates-cybercrime-law-to-exempt-security-researchers/

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