Comment by jc2it

>How is security research unethical, exactly?

Those being researched must consent.

The goal should be to further society. This research attempted to sabotage infrastructure.

Research should avoid unnecessary suffering. Kernel maintainers are overworked volunteers.

They must be allowed to discontinue the research if the stress becomes more than they can bear.

Read more on University of Minnesota's website and look at page 4. https://www.ahc.umn.edu/img/assets/26104/Research_Ethics.pdf