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  • Portugal's New Cybercrime Law Shields Security Researchers
    December 9, 2025

    Portugal's New Cybercrime Law Shields Security Researchers

    Portugal has enacted a safe harbor law, exempting ethical cybersecurity research from prosecution if it is conducted responsibly and without seeking economic benefit. The law requires researchers to act proportionally, avoid harmful methods like data theft, and confidentially report vulnerabiliti...

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  • Portugal Exempts Security Researchers From Cybercrime Law
    December 8, 2025

    Portugal Exempts Security Researchers From Cybercrime Law

    Portugal has enacted a new law creating a legal safe harbor for good-faith security researchers, protecting them from prosecution for activities aimed at uncovering and responsibly disclosing software vulnerabilities. To qualify, researchers must follow strict rules: they cannot seek extra econom...

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