when does a defence turn into attack?

the mainstream internet feels less free than meatspace these days

No there is no self defense plea in the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. US has old legislation use to lock up "hackers". But don't see them ever letting people do that.

💯 this was the norm in the 90's and early 00's and should be encouraged..... FAFO !

Extension: should certain cyber munitions like viruses when used by state actors be considered war crimes?

Is your website your castle? What state are you in? Meaning do you have a duty to retreat. Maybe in the Deep, Deep South 😉

That's actually a good fucking question

unfortunately, since we are a country largely governed by geriatrics who don't understand modern technology, no. no it does not.

So you want to talk projection of power in a digital cyberspace?! There is really no greater projection of power.

This is a good Q though. Teach me how to hack the punks who try to take down my sites bro.

I'm assuming you are referring to the US constitutional preservation of "the right to bear arms"? Possibly if you are referencing defense of personal property which was first upheld in 2008 in the DC v Heller as being a legal reason to own firearms for the defense of one's home or personal propert...

Yes

Whatever realm it may be, you have the right to protect your property.

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That right there is a worthy question for a thesis

Feels more like a question of does the castle extend to cyberspace

Great question

What if I tell you to install a Bitcoin node that will destroy your computer and make it unusable, is that an attack?

Yes, self defense

Only if you name your tool weapon.exe