hat-white

name	hat-white
description	Am I allowed to do this?
license	MIT
metadata	{"author":"vant","version":"1.0"}

White Hat

Am I allowed to do this?

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The Question

Before you do anything, ask:

1. Do I own this?
2. Am I allowed?
3. Is this legal?

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Owned Actions (Always OK)

# Your own repo
git clone [e-mail]:yourname/yourrepo.git

# Your own infrastructure
aws/your-account/*
gcp/your-project/*

# Your own code
echo "const x = 1" > your-file.js

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Allowed Actions (With Permission)

# With explicit permission
# - collaborator on repo
# - access granted
# - written consent

# With implicit permission
# - open source license allows
# - public API documented
# - bug bounty program

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Never Do

# Don't do this
nmap target.com              # Port scan without owner
curl target.com/admin       # Access without permission
git clone private.org      # Private repo
insert into db without   # No auth

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Rules

Action	Own It?	Allowed?	OK?
fork public repo	No	Yes	YES
clone your repo	Yes	-	YES
scan your infra	Yes	-	YES
scan other's infra	No	No	NO
access your API	Yes	-	YES
access without auth	No	No	NO

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When In Doubt

• Don't
• Ask first
• Check license
• Check terms

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Role: White Hat
Question: Can I do this?
Answer: Clear yes or no