The Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act is a new legislation introduced by Senators Mike Rounds and Kirsten Gillibrand, aiming to increase penalties under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and add a specific penalty for conspiracy to commit computer crime. The CFAA, first created in 1986, has been amended several times, including in 2008, but its broad language has raised concerns about prosecutorial discretion and the impact on good faith hackers. A recent Supreme Court case, Van Buren v. United States, ruled that the CFAA doesn't prohibit using authorized access for unauthorized purposes, giving precedent for hackers and security researchers to use their access without fear of retribution. The new Act's broadening of "conspiracy" as an aspect of the law is concerning, creating a chilling effect on security researchers who form a vital part of the internet's defensive cybersecurity workforce. To help protect good faith hackers, it is recommended that individuals contact their senators and express concerns about the bill, advocating for carve-outs for good faith security research into the CFAA.