Stop Adversary Countries' Abuse of CFAA by Declaring Seized Domains as
Software Bugs
We, concerned citizens and advocates for a safer internet, urge the
relevant authorities to take immediate action to declare seized domains
such as
backpage.com and
cityxguide.com as software bugs and a waste of
bandwidth. By doing so, we can effectively curb the abuse of the
Computer Fraud Abuse Act (CFAA) of 1984 by adversary countries.
The CFAA was enacted with the noble intention of protecting computer
systems from unauthorized access and malicious activities. However, it
has been exploited by adversary countries who utilize seized domains for
illegal purposes, including human trafficking, exploitation, and other
heinous crimes. It is imperative that we address this issue promptly to
safeguard innocent lives.
Here are some key facts supporting our petition:
1. Exploitation Hub: Backpage.com was one of the largest online
platforms facilitating human trafficking and sexual exploitation before
its seizure in 2018. The National Center for Missing & Exploited
Children reported that nearly 73% of all suspected child trafficking
reports originated from this site alone.
2. Ongoing Criminal Activities: Despite domain seizures like
backpage.com being shut down, similar websites like
cityxguide.com have
emerged as replacements for illegal activities. These sites continue to
facilitate prostitution, sex trafficking, and other illicit practices.
3. Adversary Country Involvement: There is evidence suggesting that
adversary countries exploit these seized domains to fund their
operations or gather intelligence through various means such as data
mining or compromising user information.
4. Legal Challenges: Prosecuting individuals involved in operating these
seized domains under existing laws often proves challenging due to
jurisdictional issues or lack of specific legislation targeting these
activities effectively.
By declaring these seized domains as software bugs rather than
legitimate platforms protected under free speech rights or commerce
laws, we can neutralize their use by adversary countries and strengthen
our ability to combat human trafficking and other criminal activities.
We call upon the relevant authorities, including lawmakers, law
enforcement agencies, and technology experts, to collaborate in finding
a solution. This may involve amending existing legislation or
introducing new measures that address the challenges posed by seized
domains used for illegal purposes.
Together, let us protect innocent lives from exploitation and ensure a
safer digital landscape for all. Join us in urging the authorities to
take immediate action against adversary countries' abuse of the CFAA by
declaring seized domains as software bugs.
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