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RE: Counter-Attacking hackers? Is this really a good idea?
From: "Mike Fratto" <mfratto () nwc com>
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 10:13:02 -0500
Are these guys nuts? I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.Oddly enough, this *has* been discussed...at length. That doesn't mean that it's not worth discussing more...
It's a bad idea for a few reasons. First, you don't know where the attacker is. Just because packets are coming from an IP address, doesn't mean that is the computer the attacker is sitting. It could be any number of compromised computers the attacker uses to hide their trail. So you end up attacking an innocent computer. Second, attacking a computer is illegal. Third, attacking an attacker doesn't do a whole lot to really stop the problem, which is basically if you got rooted, then your computer is poorly protected. Try to solve the root problem. Spend your time protecting your systems, learn the relevant USC codes to prosecuting attackers, learn how to gather data for prosecution, report problems to your ISP and the offending ISP, and contact, if appropriate, the authorities. That's a better use of your time. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
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