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The Complex Relationship Between Hackers and Web Scraping

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Feb 20, 2024

Web scraping is a neutral technology that can be used for ethical or unethical purposes. It raises concerns around consent and intended use, and hackers have a complex relationship with it.

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