That would be incorrect- alphanumeric passwords are considered to be “oral testimony” by the courts, and as such the fifth amendment applies to them.

The problem I have with this is that CMU used data both irresponsibly and unethically (as well as illegally if they were in fact in any way affiliated with the FBI.) Therefore, it should be banned from any further research, or minimally face severe consequences for their actions within the scientific community for…