FC: More on Feds hacking computer in Russia, from SecurityFocus

[Declan McCullagh <declan () well com>]

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From: "Gordon Brandt" <gbrandt () apwagner com>
To: "Declan McCullagh \(E-mail\)" <declan () well com>
Subject: More on Feds hacking computer in Russia
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:18:05 -0400

Just wanted to bring this to your attention.  This is from the Security
Focus newsletter, and it brings up an interesting interpretation of
'seizure'  In the comments, it raises the question of how this
interpretation by the courts can be applied to the current P2P issues.

By the way, I love the Politech newlist.  Keep up the great work

4. When Feds are the Crackers
By Mark Rasch

In medieval times, attackers would use a bell-shaped metal grenade or
"petard" to break enemy defenses. These unreliable devices frequently went
off unexpectedly, destroying not only the enemy, but the attacker. As
Shakespeare noted, "'tis the sport to have the enginer Hoist with his owne
petar."

http://online.securityfocus.com/columnists/105


Gordon Brandt
Network Engineer
AP Wagner Inc.
2205 George Urban Blvd.
Depew, NY  14043




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