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Scanning can lead to arrest in some places. In the UK for example, the computer misuse act says that using any tool with the intent of accessing a system (with
by t90fan 9y ago
Scanning can lead to arrest in some places.
In the UK for example, the computer misuse act says that using any tool with the intent of accessing a system (without actually doing so, let alone doing so successfully) is an offence.
- blincoln 9y agoIt could easily be interpreted as a CFAA violation in the US as well. I'm a professional pen tester, and there's no chance I'd port-scan any system on an aircraft without permission.
- lordlimecat 9y agoIt's almost like theres a reason every computer security class and every scanning software written has a disclaimer saying "NEVER SCAN A SYSTEM WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION".