Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Hackers defense: The computer did it

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Fri, 14 Nov 2003, Spurling, Shannon wrote:

> Here is something related to the "scan my network and die" thread we had
> going on earlier this week. What do you guys think about this defense?

It's a lot more convincing than "I didn't shoot him, the gun shot him!,"
and it is a valid defense in a lot of cases.  I'll bet that most computers
that scan me are being controlled by someone other than the owner.  On the
other hand, can we no longer prove anything?  I think that very highly
skilled users are going to have a hard time defending themselves that way,
especially if they have a previous conviction or arrest.


> SAN FRANCISCO, California (Reuters) -- Prosecutors looking to throw the
> book at accused computer hackers have come across a legal defense
> expected to become even more widespread in an era of hijacked PCs and
> laptops that threatens to blur the lines of personal responsibility: the
> computer did it.
>
> http://www.cnn.com/2003/TECH/internet/10/28/hacker.defense.reut/index.html
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