It doesn't matter whether or not it is illegal. What really matters is whether some prosecutor somewhere thinks it is illegal, and dislikes you sufficiently to prosecute you–or sees enough political benefit from it to make it worth their while. "Hacker indicted for sending McDonald's $18,752 of fake orders every minute". It might be misleading (or even just plain false) but it makes a great headline. Even if they end up losing the case, they can still make your life hell for months on end with their criminal charges.
As the saying goes, "You might beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride"
It doesn't matter whether or not it is illegal. What really matters is whether some prosecutor somewhere thinks it is illegal, and dislikes you sufficiently to prosecute you–or sees enough political benefit from it to make it worth their while. "Hacker indicted for sending McDonald's $18,752 of fake orders every minute". It might be misleading (or even just plain false) but it makes a great headline. Even if they end up losing the case, they can still make your life hell for months on end with their criminal charges.
As the saying goes, "You might beat the rap, but you can't beat the ride"