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Re: Local police hacking,now?
From: scott <redhowlingwolves () bellsouth net>
Date: Tue, 05 Jun 2007 16:57:26 -0400
scott wrote:
Just read an article about local police being able(by law)to hack a suspects box from the net. Really makes you wonder where the real problem lies.They(F-Secure)did a poll to gauge public response. Take a look and say what you feel:http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-022007.html#00001115Mikko Hypponen wrote an article in SC magazine where he said,"Police are generally trained in law enforcement and criminal investigation,not data security.". "Online house searches",as they are called are already happening!DUH! But do you want your local police hacking people,or would you rather just leave it to the NSA?Hmmmm. Just a thought, Scott
Just as a follow up,here is the article in question.It finally came online. http://scmagazine.com/us/news/article/655558/should-police-allowed-hack/ Regards, Scott ------------------------------------------------------------------------ This List Sponsored by: Cenzic Are you using SPI, Watchfire or WhiteHat? Consider getting clear vision with Cenzic See HOW Now with our 20/20 program! http://www.cenzic.com/c/2020 ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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