Re: SV: [cobalt-users] PortSentry works !

[Revd leonard payne <vicarage@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

on 15/3/01 3:40 pm, Christian Karlsson at info@xxxxxxxxx wrote:

>


> In that case you mean it is illegal to "ping" a server to? Or do a
> traceroute. How about sening email? If I send an email to you that you
> doesn't want, well then I do a illegal thing? Come on! I don't think that
> you have thought about this, have you?
> 
> 
If you mean have I thought about every possible permutation of every
question the answer is no - But let me try to respond

Pinging a server -   legal -    it's like a "hello are you there" - unless
it turns into an attack.

Sending an email - of course legal - it enters a port that is deemed
'public'

Using an other port of entry is, I would submit, illegal. I'd argue the case

I'm just waiting for a UK resident to try and hack into my box and If I can
identify them - I will make a complaint.

Actual damage is irrelevant . It is a Crominal offense in the UK to enter a
system unlawfully. full stop. period. out to lunch

Revd Leonard