RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] network scanning?

["McNutt, Justin M." <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

In my opinion, a scan is similar to trespassing.  In and of itself, it's not
really a big deal, but if you break something, it's your fault.

Attaching to the network doesn't give people the right to bang on your
machine.

--J

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil Bradshaw [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 3:40 AM
> To: EMAIL:PROTECTED
> Subject: RE: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] network scanning?
> 
> 
> Here's a quick question for the list: What would you consider more
> appropriate to describe a scan?
> 
> 1) A scan is valid because you put your machine on the 
> network, thus you
> give up the right to not be scanned based on the fact that 
> networks make
> heavy utilization of services.
> 
> 2) A scan is like a house, and an IP is like an address. It's 
> okay to get
> the address of the house, but it's not okay to see what door 
> and windows
> are unlocked without going in.
> 
> Regards,
> Neil
> 
> 
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