said by C DM:So is it considered OK to run phishing sites and/or use botnets (even if they are for "research" purposes)?
*I* was not running a phishing site...the malware, the botnet, and the miscreant were...I only allowed it to be active for a short period of time....the only reason I let it run for 12 hours was I thought it wasn't doing anything.
My goals are not "research" oriented...unfortunately, I can't elaborate on that point.
I agree that these tactics push the envelope but believe they are essential to countering cybercrime.