It wasn't portscanning, it was a directory traversal attack. http://www.theregister.co.uk/2005/10/06/tsunami_hacker_convicted/
Chris -----Original Message----- From: Manuel Lanctot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2005 8:31 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: Odd identd behavior Ansgar -59cobalt- Wiechers wrote: > Very doubtful. I'm not aware of any law that forbids even portscans, > >much less network troubleshooting or the use of tools like nmap in >general. > >Regards >Ansgar Wiechers > > I can't find the related articles but I remember reading something about a man who was arrested after portscanning a website because he donated for a relief fund (after Katrina) and suspected it was a scam. I don't remember if he was indeed charged but he was at least arrested, which is pretty scary. -- Manuel Lanctôt Linux/IT manager FORCOM Plus
