On Tue, Sep 30, 2008 at 3:03 PM, Exibar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Look, Mckinnon broke into the computer systems.
He never broke in, the door was open, he walked in. > Under his own admission he ran scripts to help him do this. Some of those > scripts crashed systems. He > possibly deleted files and what-not in his travels, either willfully or not, > doesn't really matter. He loaded software on those systems so he could get > in AGAIN easier... AND he leaves a note threatening that he will do it > again. > Proof or GTFO. > All this on KNOWN government computer systems. He intentionally wanted to > get into these systems to look for UFO crap. > He walked in, because the systems were 'public domain', he didn't break in to anything. > This goes way beyond just simply leaving a note stating that your door is > unlocked. This is going into the unlocked car, putting in a remote control > door opener, and threatening to re-enter the car again. > The systems were 'public domain' because the door was open. > He knew what he was doing, he knew who's machines he was doing it to, he > was obviously going to keep doing it until caught by the sound of his > message. > The systems were 'public domain' because the door was open. > He's a criminal, period. He should be properly tried in a court of law. > The way the UK an dthe US law is written, that means extradited to the US > for a trial. > The systems were 'public domain' because the door was open. > All the protesting or debating won't change the fact that he's a criminal. > Plain and simple, deal with it.... His sentence will be based upon what > comes up in court, and it hardly ever is the maximum. > > Exibar > The systems were 'public domain' because the door was open. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.grok.org.uk/full-disclosure-charter.html Hosted and sponsored by Secunia - http://secunia.com/
