RE: [cobalt-users] PortSentry works !

["Dan Kriwitsky" <webhosting@xxxxxxxxx>]

> How can it be proved that a person has intented to commit further
> offences?
> Everyone who uses a portscan doesn't do this act in an attempt to
> hack in to
> the server.

When the police find someone walking down main street rattling the
doorknobs, they don't wait until he finds one left accidentally unlocked to
put a stop to his actions.

>
> I don't think it can be illigel to do a portscan. If so, it would also be
> illegal to carry a  gun.

(Guessing you live in the US.) Try walking into a post office with a gun.
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Dan Kriwitsky