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by valianteffort 1118 days ago
How is it possible to copyright/trademark a key? Is there precedence for things like activation keys or breaking someone's crypto being illegal?

Seems like a failure to secure your software is not something you could reasonably pursue in court.

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There's DMCA precedent [0][1][2] however the Streisand effect has historically overwhelmed takedown attempts.

[0] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AACS_encryption_key_controvers...

[1] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_3_homebrew

[2] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeCSS