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RE: [cobalt-users] PortSentry works !



On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Graeme Fowler wrote:

> The UK Computer Misuse Act 1990 declares that it is an offence to carry
> out:
> 
> 2  Unauthorised access with intent to commit or facilitate commission of
> further offences.  
> 
> A port scan more than likely falls under section 2 above; 

I believe one would have to prove intent.  Might be a stretch to say that
"further offences" always follow a port scan (especailly if something like
portsentry locks them out) - (g)

Thom
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