@WPalant
First, this is a result of poorly written laws by politicians who, despite knowing better, intended to make hacking a criminal act.

Second, you never ever disclose security or data flaws on your own, and instead contact organizations such as CCC or Heise Security first.

Third, remember the company "Modern Solutions" from Gladbeck, Germany for writing crappy software and this sanctimonious statement in their imprint: 'Mitglied der Initiative "Fairness im Handel".'