If, by "homework", you mean fraudulently/inappropriately obtaining information from their employer in order to profit from it, then yes, I guess they did their homework.
I'm not detracting from the effort and skill they demonstrated in their endeavor, (which IMO was substantial), but the amount of effort and skill put into an activity doesn't necessarily determine criminality/inappropriateness or lack thereof.
I'm not detracting from the effort and skill they demonstrated in their endeavor, (which IMO was substantial), but the amount of effort and skill put into an activity doesn't necessarily determine criminality/inappropriateness or lack thereof.