Justice Ministers in Europe want to make the creation of “hacking tools” a criminal offense. Critics have hit back at the plans, saying that they are unworkable. The draft mentions “malicious software designed to create botnets or unrightfully obtained computer passwords,” but goes no further in attempting to clarify what “tools” might be subject to criminal sanctions. The introduction of the laws in Germany in 2007 and the U.K. in 2008 met with fierce criticism. In Germany many legitimate websites shut down or moved over fears that they might be prosecuted.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2128858/eu-ministers-seek-to-ban-creation-of–hacking-tools-.html