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

["Heivilin, Jim" <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

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> [mailto:EMAIL:PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Miller
> Subject: Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] Hackers defense: The computer did it
> 
> 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.
> 
I think it's another symptom in the already severe case of "It's not
*my* fault" that our culture seems to be gravitating towards.  It's
getting really tiring to see everyone trying to avoid taking
responsibility for their actions, even be it not undating your OS so a
hacker won't hijack your computer.  

I hope it doesn't fly.  If people realize they may be taken to court if
they don't protect themselves maybe they'll get off their chairs and
learn something about their computers.  <sigh> Probably not though. 

Jim 

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